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Introduction to Critical Thinking
True or False
Indicate in the space provided whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1
According to the text, the main goal of a college education is to teach students
what to think.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
2
The standard of
Clarity
is primarily concerned with communication between individuals and has little bearing on our personal goals and abilities.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
3
According to the text,
Reliability
is one of the most important intellectual standards of Critical Thinking
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
4
Accuracy
is an important intellectual standard because believing false or inaccurate information nearly always leads to making bad decisions.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
5
In the section of the text which discusses the standard of
relevance
, the story recounting Abraham Lincoln's ploy to discredit an opposing attorney is intended to illustrate the point that one should always be careful to dress appropriately if they are trying to persuade a jury.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
6
A person is guilty of
logical inconsistency
if they believe or say one thing yet do another
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
7
Open-mindedness
and
impartiality
are key ingredients of
fairness.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
8
Egocentrism
is the tendency to see one's own culture as superior to others.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
9
When we hold inflated views of our family, our community, or our nation, we are guilty of
group bias.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
10
Critical thinking demands that we never make any assumptions whatsoever.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
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