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Critical Thinking Exam 1 Review
Reviews Chapters 1 & 2 and Class Notes - Textbook: The Power of Critical Thinking 3rd Canadian Edition
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What is critical thinking?
Critical thinking is evaluating or formulating beliefs or statements in a systematic way and
by rational standards.
According to the text
what does it mean to say that critical thinking is done according to rational standards?
Operates to rational standards in that beliefs or judged by how well they are supported by
reasons
What does the term critical refer to in critical thinking?
Critical refers to the exercising of careful judgment and evaluation
Critical refers to the exercising of careful judgment and evaluation
What is a statement
A statement is an assertion that something is or is not the case
What is an argument?
Argument is a group of statements in which some of them are intended to support another
What does the term critical refer to in critical thinking?
Critical refers to the exercising of careful judgment and evaluation
What is critical thinking?
Critical thinking is evaluating or formulating beliefs or statements in a systematic way and
by rational standards.
According to the text, what does it mean to say that critical thinking is done according to
rational standards?
Operates to rational standards in that beliefs or judged by how well they are supported by
reasons
What does the term critical refer to in critical thinking?
Critical refers to the exercising of careful judgment and evaluation
What is a statement?
A statement is an assertion that something is or is not the case
What is an argument?
An argument is a group of statements in which some of them are intended to support another
What is a conclusion?
In an argument, a conclusion is a claim that premises are intended to support.
What role do indicator words play in arguments?
They are words that frequently accompany arguments and signal that a premise or conclusion is
present
What is probably the best strategy for trying to find an argument in a complex passage?
Find the conclusion first
According to the text’s definition of critical thinking, what factors must be present for us to
think critically?
Process must be systematic, must be a true evaluation or formulation of claims, and base on
rational standards.
From the standpoint of critical thinking, what event signals that we have allowed our bias in
favor of ourselves go too far?
When we accept claims for no reason.
When are you most likely to let your self-interest get in the way of clear thinking?
When you have an invested personal stake that is significant
How might the influence of a group that you belong to affect your attempts to think critically?
The group may influence critical thinking through an individual’s motivation to fit in with
that group.
What is a worldview?
Fundamental ideas that help us make sense of a wide range of issues in life
What kind of doubt is involved in the acquisition of knowledge?
Reasonable doubt