Course: Critical Thinking PHI 210
Test : Assignment – Week 6 Exam 1
(100 points)
Question 1
4 out of 4 points
Mark had to make a decision about which nursing school he was going to
attend. Before making his decision, he investigated the average salaries of
graduates, the job placement rates, and the cost per year to attend each
school. Which critical thinking habit was Mark practicing?
Selected
Answer: actively seeking out
information
Correct
Answer:
actively seeking out
information
Question 2
4 out of 4 points
People who habitually analyze the arguments of others can be described
as what type of thinkers?
Selected
Answer: critic
al
Correct
Answer:
critic
al
Question 3
4 out of 4 points
Aaron is choosing his classes for the upcoming college semester and
making sure they align with his future career plans. Which BEST describes
the habit of critical thinking he is practicing?
Selected
Answer: setting thoughtful goals and making your
own decisions
, Correct
Answer:
setting thoughtful goals and making your
own decisions
Question 4
4 out of 4 points
In everyday speech, an argument usually means a heated disagreement
in which the goal is to "win" by _________ the other person.
Selected
Answer: dominati
ng
Correct
Answer:
dominati
ng
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.
Selected
Answer: listening
to
Correct
Answer:
listening
to
Question 6
4 out of 4 points
Which of the following BEST summarizes the relationship between pride
and bias?
Selected
Answer: Bias protects our pride and sense of self by helping us justify
our actions through factors outside of our control.
Correct
Answer:
Bias protects our pride and sense of self by helping us justify
our actions through factors outside of our control.
Question 7
4 out of 4 points
Ever since she was in high school, Tamille has been deeply committed to
her belief that animal testing in all forms is wrong. One day she gets into a
debate about this topic with her classmate Carissa, a strong proponent of
animal testing, and she finds herself getting angry and emotional during
the conversation. Which is the MOST likely explanation for Tamille's
reaction?
Selected
Test : Assignment – Week 6 Exam 1
(100 points)
Question 1
4 out of 4 points
Mark had to make a decision about which nursing school he was going to
attend. Before making his decision, he investigated the average salaries of
graduates, the job placement rates, and the cost per year to attend each
school. Which critical thinking habit was Mark practicing?
Selected
Answer: actively seeking out
information
Correct
Answer:
actively seeking out
information
Question 2
4 out of 4 points
People who habitually analyze the arguments of others can be described
as what type of thinkers?
Selected
Answer: critic
al
Correct
Answer:
critic
al
Question 3
4 out of 4 points
Aaron is choosing his classes for the upcoming college semester and
making sure they align with his future career plans. Which BEST describes
the habit of critical thinking he is practicing?
Selected
Answer: setting thoughtful goals and making your
own decisions
, Correct
Answer:
setting thoughtful goals and making your
own decisions
Question 4
4 out of 4 points
In everyday speech, an argument usually means a heated disagreement
in which the goal is to "win" by _________ the other person.
Selected
Answer: dominati
ng
Correct
Answer:
dominati
ng
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.
Selected
Answer: listening
to
Correct
Answer:
listening
to
Question 6
4 out of 4 points
Which of the following BEST summarizes the relationship between pride
and bias?
Selected
Answer: Bias protects our pride and sense of self by helping us justify
our actions through factors outside of our control.
Correct
Answer:
Bias protects our pride and sense of self by helping us justify
our actions through factors outside of our control.
Question 7
4 out of 4 points
Ever since she was in high school, Tamille has been deeply committed to
her belief that animal testing in all forms is wrong. One day she gets into a
debate about this topic with her classmate Carissa, a strong proponent of
animal testing, and she finds herself getting angry and emotional during
the conversation. Which is the MOST likely explanation for Tamille's
reaction?
Selected
