WGU D265 CRITICAL THINKING UPDATED FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔CONFIRMATION BIAS - ✔✔the tendency to interpret new evidence as confirmation
of one's existing beliefs or theories.
✔✔COGNITIVE BIAS - ✔✔a systematic thought process caused by the tendency of the
human brain to simplify information processing through a filter of personal experience
and preferences.
✔✔HEURISTICS - ✔✔are practical rules of thumb that manifest as mental shortcuts in
judgment and decision-making.
✔✔Which sentence reflects strong critical thinking? - ✔✔"In any event, our purpose is to
better understand the relevant issues so that we may make an informed decision on the
topic."
✔✔Since inflation is rising rapidly, and because we are approaching the point at which
reversal is not possible, it follows that we need to institute a new economic policy, and
we need to act quickly.Which two statements contain premises of the given argument? -
✔✔We are approaching the point at which reversal is not possible. & Inflation is rising
rapidly.
✔✔"Products manufactured in our country are the best because we make the best
automobiles," declared Kennedy. Which two descriptors best characterize Kennedy's
comments? - ✔✔An inference & A weak argument & A proposition
✔✔Which two sentences are propositions? - ✔✔Lending helps stimulate capital
investment. & A strong economy is vital to national security.
✔✔I have grown bored since last week. Which descriptor accurately characterizes this
sentence? - ✔✔Proposition
, ✔✔People should pay their taxes since paying taxes is the right thing to do. Which type
of logic error is this an example of? - ✔✔Begging the question
✔✔One should not speed because speeding is wrong.Which type of logic error is this
an example of? - ✔✔Begging the question
✔✔My opponent argues that kangaroos can hop because hopping is something that
kangaroos are able to do. Since my opponent has committed the fallacy of begging the
question, one must infer that their conclusion is false, and that kangaroos cannot hop.
Which type of logic error is this an example of? - ✔✔The fallacy fallacy
✔✔If Bo is kind, then Bo is wealthy. Bo is wealthy. Therefore, Bo is kind. This is an
example of which type of logic error? - ✔✔Affirming the consequent
✔✔Which type of logic error is the following argument an example of? "My opponents
argue that all giraffes have long necks because anyone who disagrees is a fool. Since
my opponents are guilty of the ad hominem fallacy, we must infer that their conclusion is
false, and that giraffes do not have long necks." - ✔✔The fallacy fallacy
✔✔Usually when home team fans come out smiling and celebrating at the conclusion of
a match, that means the home team won. At the conclusion of the match, many home
team fans came out smiling and celebrating. I, therefore, concluded that the home team
won. Which term describes this argument? - ✔✔Inductive
✔✔I have seen the sun rise every day for many years. I, therefore, conclude that the
sun will rise again tomorrow. Which term describes this argument? - ✔✔Cogent
✔✔All bears are wild. Smokey is a bear. Therefore, Smokey is wild. Which term
describes the argument? - ✔✔Deductive
✔✔Which statement is accurate regarding bias in information sources? - ✔✔All sources
have bias, but some are more credible than others.
✔✔A news outlet issues a correction and an apology for incorrect information it
published. In the absence of further information, what does this news outlet's action
suggest about its credibility? - ✔✔The source appears credible because it is concerned
with accuracy.
✔✔Which two characterizations are most accurate regarding the credibility of
information sources? - ✔✔The credibility of sources spans a spectrum. & Sources may
lack credibility for a variety of reasons.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔CONFIRMATION BIAS - ✔✔the tendency to interpret new evidence as confirmation
of one's existing beliefs or theories.
✔✔COGNITIVE BIAS - ✔✔a systematic thought process caused by the tendency of the
human brain to simplify information processing through a filter of personal experience
and preferences.
✔✔HEURISTICS - ✔✔are practical rules of thumb that manifest as mental shortcuts in
judgment and decision-making.
✔✔Which sentence reflects strong critical thinking? - ✔✔"In any event, our purpose is to
better understand the relevant issues so that we may make an informed decision on the
topic."
✔✔Since inflation is rising rapidly, and because we are approaching the point at which
reversal is not possible, it follows that we need to institute a new economic policy, and
we need to act quickly.Which two statements contain premises of the given argument? -
✔✔We are approaching the point at which reversal is not possible. & Inflation is rising
rapidly.
✔✔"Products manufactured in our country are the best because we make the best
automobiles," declared Kennedy. Which two descriptors best characterize Kennedy's
comments? - ✔✔An inference & A weak argument & A proposition
✔✔Which two sentences are propositions? - ✔✔Lending helps stimulate capital
investment. & A strong economy is vital to national security.
✔✔I have grown bored since last week. Which descriptor accurately characterizes this
sentence? - ✔✔Proposition
, ✔✔People should pay their taxes since paying taxes is the right thing to do. Which type
of logic error is this an example of? - ✔✔Begging the question
✔✔One should not speed because speeding is wrong.Which type of logic error is this
an example of? - ✔✔Begging the question
✔✔My opponent argues that kangaroos can hop because hopping is something that
kangaroos are able to do. Since my opponent has committed the fallacy of begging the
question, one must infer that their conclusion is false, and that kangaroos cannot hop.
Which type of logic error is this an example of? - ✔✔The fallacy fallacy
✔✔If Bo is kind, then Bo is wealthy. Bo is wealthy. Therefore, Bo is kind. This is an
example of which type of logic error? - ✔✔Affirming the consequent
✔✔Which type of logic error is the following argument an example of? "My opponents
argue that all giraffes have long necks because anyone who disagrees is a fool. Since
my opponents are guilty of the ad hominem fallacy, we must infer that their conclusion is
false, and that giraffes do not have long necks." - ✔✔The fallacy fallacy
✔✔Usually when home team fans come out smiling and celebrating at the conclusion of
a match, that means the home team won. At the conclusion of the match, many home
team fans came out smiling and celebrating. I, therefore, concluded that the home team
won. Which term describes this argument? - ✔✔Inductive
✔✔I have seen the sun rise every day for many years. I, therefore, conclude that the
sun will rise again tomorrow. Which term describes this argument? - ✔✔Cogent
✔✔All bears are wild. Smokey is a bear. Therefore, Smokey is wild. Which term
describes the argument? - ✔✔Deductive
✔✔Which statement is accurate regarding bias in information sources? - ✔✔All sources
have bias, but some are more credible than others.
✔✔A news outlet issues a correction and an apology for incorrect information it
published. In the absence of further information, what does this news outlet's action
suggest about its credibility? - ✔✔The source appears credible because it is concerned
with accuracy.
✔✔Which two characterizations are most accurate regarding the credibility of
information sources? - ✔✔The credibility of sources spans a spectrum. & Sources may
lack credibility for a variety of reasons.
