PHI 210 Exam 1 Critical Thinking Chapter 1-5 (100% CORRECT ANSWERS) – Strayer University | PHI 210 Exam 1 Critical Thinking Chapter 1-5 (100% CORRECT ANSWERS)

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  PHI 210 Exam 1 Critical Thinking (Chapter 1-5) – Strayer University Content Course Critical Thinking Test Exam 1 Status Completed Attempt Score 96 out of 100 points   ... Instructions This exam consist of 25 multiple choice questions and covers the material in Chapters 1 through 5. There are five questions from each chapter. • Question 1 4 out of 4 points If someone is prone to pointing out the deficiencies in the efforts of others they are a(n) _________ thinker. Answer • Question 2 4 out of 4 points Mark and Tracy had a difference of opinion at work. Mark decided to take the time to figure out why Tracy was able to poke holes in his theory. Which core skill of critical thinking did Tracy use? Answer • Question 3 4 out of 4 points Which of the following is a core skill of critical thinking? Answer • Question 4 4 out of 4 points A person who is humble and understands what they know, and is aware of what they do not know is considered ____________. Answer • Question 5 4 out of 4 points You can strengthen the quality of your opinion on an issue by ______ people who think differently than you. Answer • Question 6 4 out of 4 points Which statement describes the role of emotions in political issues and/or elections? Answer Selected Answer:    Humans can become deeply committed to a belief and critiques of that belief can feel like personal attacks. • Question 7 4 out of 4 points Hindsight bias can be a form of _________. Answer • Question 8 4 out of 4 points Why do you think humans have a tendency to react emotionally and defend their beliefs vehemently when they are attacked? Answer • Question 9 4 out of 4 points Which statement BEST summarizes the barriers to critical thinking explained in this chapter? Answer • Question 10 4 out of 4 points Anchoring bias is characterized by: Answer • Question 11 4 out of 4 points Which of the following qualifies as an argument? Answer • Question 12 4 out of 4 points Arguments make the process of thinking visible. Which of the following statements makes the process of thinking MOST visible? Answer • Question 13 4 out of 4 points Which of the following is true of an inductive argument? Answer • Question 14 4 out of 4 points Which of the following describes an argument? Answer • Question 15 4 out of 4 points You were recently involved in an accident in which the officer charged you with not merging properly onto a highway.  You believe the driver in front of you caused the accident, and you will be attending court to defend yourself.  Which is the BEST reason for outlining your argument? Answer • Question 16 4 out of 4 points American law is founded on the principle of “innocent until proven guilty.” The converse of this – guilty until proven innocent – is an example of the ____________ fallacy. Answer • Question 17 4 out of 4 points Which of the following describes the “begging the question” fallacy? Answer • Question 18 4 out of 4 points Jose really likes bacon and wants to wrap bacon around all of the appetizers to be served at a dinner party. Sarah disagrees and suggests guests might want a “bacon-free” option.  Jose claims that no one should listen to Sarah because she is a crazy vegetarian.  This is a(n) __________ fallacy. Answer • Question 19 4 out of 4 points William took a shower on a cold afternoon in winter.  Promptly after getting out of the shower he put his bath robe on and walked outside to get the newspaper.  The next night he felt achy and feverish.  His wife told him it was because he went out in the cold with wet hair. This is an example of the ____________ fallacy. Answer • Question 20 4 out of 4 points The false dichotomy fallacy is characterized by: Answer • Question 21 4 out of 4 points A geologist has been studying a particular type of rock for almost 25 years. He recently had some ideas about cloud formations and shared them in a journal article.
Which of the following led to a loss in the expert’s credibility? Answer • Question 22 4 out of 4 points When claims are presented to you, _________ them by asking key questions. Answer • Question 23 0 out of 4 points A medical expert is famous for his research in the field of hypertension.  An international drug company, for which he does not work, pays him to lecture at conferences to endorse their new hypertension drug.
Which of the following explains why the drug company chose the man? Answer 4 out of 4 points You are an expert in Software Architecture. If each statement about you is accurate, which statement might immediately cause your credibility to be doubted? Answer Selected Answer:    You hold a view that is in direct opposition to most experts. • Question 25 4 out of 4 points According to the text, which of the following is an essential question that should be asked while evaluating a source? Answer [Show More]

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