PHI 210 Review Test Submission: Exam 1 questions and answers 2021 docs Strayer University

PHI 210 Review Test Submission: Exam 1 questions and answers 2021 docs Strayer University ContentCourse Critical Thinking Test Exam 1 Started Submitted Status Attempt Score Time Elapsed Instructions 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 0 out of 4 points Which of the following are good practices when thinking critically? Answer Question 3 4 out of 4 points Who attempted to define Critical Thinking as “The careful application of reason in the determination of whether a claim is true”? Answer Question 4 4 out of 4 points Critical thinking is most helpful with important issues that require us to ________ facts, weigh evidence, and reach the best conclusion we can. Answer Question 5 4 out of 4 points Maggie’s friends don’t want to attend school today, they think it would be much more fun to stay home and play video games. Maggie’s thinks it would be wrong to stay home and decides to go to school without them. Maggie is being: Answer Question 6 4 out of 4 points Christopher took a year-long teaching job in another country to teach English to elementary aged students.  Christopher tells his mom that he can’t understand why students from another culture eat rice with every meal when potatoes are a better option.  Which of the following statements should Christopher’s mom use to explain Christopher’s view on the other culture’s meals? Answer Question 7 0 out of 4 points Which of the following definitions describes the term conforming? Answer Question 8 4 out of 4 points Which of the following summarizes the role that emotions play in critical thinking? Answer Question 9 4 out of 4 points Which of the following BEST summarizes the relationship between pride and bias? Answer Question 10 0 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 11 0 out of 4 points Which of the following describes 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 0 out of 4 points Why are inductive arguments more difficult to validate? Answer Question 14 4 out of 4 points A(n) ________________ is an unstated premise. Answer Question 15 4 out of 4 points Which of the following qualities makes for a strong inductive argument? Answer Question 16 0 out of 4 points During her campaign a Senator released her financial information to the public.  When questioned about some irregularities in her expenses, a spokesperson for the senator said the Senator needn’t account for irregularities in her expenses. After all, there are other senators who have done far worse things. This is a(n) __________ fallacy. Answer Question 17 4 out of 4 points When arguing on an internet forum over women’s reproductive rights, Nada stated, “You have no respect for the rights of women if you think abortion should be banned. It is wrong to treat us like nothing but baby-making machines. Women should have the right to choose.” This is a(n) __________ fallacy. Answer Question 18 0 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 Which of the following describes the “begging the question” fallacy? Answer Question 20 0 out of 4 points Which of the following represents an “Ad hominem” fallacy? Answer Question 21 4 out of 4 points Payton and her mother saw one of Payton’s classmates arrive at the mall in a limousine. Payton told her mother that the classmate usually drives a fancy sports car to school, wears expensive clothes, and goes on exotic trips during vacation. Payton told her mom that her classmate’s family must be rich. Which of the following should influence the mom’s thoughts about Payton’s claim? 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 Which of the following should be a part of an evaluation when considering claims? Answer Question 24 4 out of 4 points Meghan is studying alternative medicine.  She has been reading articles on the web about the benefits and risks of ingesting herbs to alleviate common medical conditions. Which of the following questions should help her to determine the perspective of a particular website? Answer Question 25 0 out of 4 points How does knowing someone’s perspective help you to evaluate the claims they make? Answer