Skilled students are thorough thinkers and

distinguish between fact and opinion

The four ways to solve problems are

define the problem; generate possibilities; create a plan; perform the plan

possible for almost every type of task, or learning situation.

What makes uncovering assumptions so difficult?

Assumptions are usually unstated.

The term serendipity comes from the story "The Three Princes of Serendipity" and refers to

the ability to see something valuable that you were not looking at first.

To avoid misinformation on the Internet, it is best to

examine the person or organization responsible for the site.

Learning through inquiry based instruction means students are learning by

asking questions as they pursue a problem.

The master student uses creative thinking

in the early stages of planning and problem solving.

Conducting a brainstorming session works best when you

avoid making judgments and evaluations during the session.

Master students should learn to ask good questions because doing so

improves relationships with friends, coworkers, and teachers.

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1
A powerful starting point for critical thinking is
creative thinking.
doing something the same way every time,
fighting off tension and discomfort.
not saying, "I don't know."
2
Skilled students are thorough thinkers and
ask few questions
do not change their point of view
distinguish between fact and opinion
make assertions based on emotions
3
The four ways to solve problems are
define the prob; evaluate the prob; create solutions; think critically
think critically; plan solutions; pave the way to success; perform success
define options; prepare for quality work; plan your work; work your plan
define the problem; generate possibilities; create a plan; perform the plan
4
Aha! moments are
those times when we are able to scratch an itch.
possible for almost every type of task, or learning situation.
limited to only a very few situations.
always indicative of a failure to solve the problem.
5
What makes uncovering assumptions so difficult?
Many assumptions, some contradictory, can be held at the same time.
Many assumptions do not appear to contradict each other.
All of these.
Assumptions are usually unstated.
6
Which of the following would be considered part of critical thinking?
Sorting out conflicting claims.
All of these.
Weighing the evidence for a claim.
Letting go of personal biases and arriving at reasonable conclusions.
7
Though web based information is accessible and digitally stored, it must be critically evaluated like written material.
True
False
8
The term serendipity comes from the story "The Three Princes of Serendipity" and refers to
discoveries in the medical field.
how you can practice self-control.
the ability to see something valuable that you were not looking at first.
the ability to predict success before it happens.
9
Critical thinking strategies cannot be applied to ethical problems.
False
True
10
To generate useful questions you can
begin with a general question and then brainstorm endings.
pretend to be someone else and ask what they might.
let your pen start writing and ask yourself what else you know.
all of these.
11
Service learning
is a win-win situation for the community and the student.
may involve working on projects in the community.
all of these.
involves critical thinking as much as service to the community.
12
Which of the following might be a good indicator that the Internet source's information is reliable?
It contains summaries of scientific studies with journal citations.
There are quotations from recognized authorities.
It cites credible examples and documented statistics.
All of these.
13
To avoid misinformation on the Internet, it is best to
look for celebrity endorsement.
use an all-or-nothing approach.
stick with those that support your own assumptions.
examine the person or organization responsible for the site.
14
Some ideas, like family and equality, mean the same thing to everyone.
True
False
15
Learning through inquiry based instruction means students are learning by
asking questions as they pursue a problem.
rewarding themselves every time they guess the answer correctly.
having their friends do all the homework and then share it with them.
letting the lecturer tell them all they need to know.
16
In becoming a critical thinker it is essential to
be aware of your hot buttons.
stick to your assumptions.
give more support to ideas endorsed by a leading authority.
not admit uncertainty.
17
Critical thinking includes
reading
all of these
speaking
writing
18
To become more skilled at examining points of view, you should acknowledge but reject your own "hot spots"
True
False
19
The power process: "Embrace the new" encourages you to
give up your current ideas as you evolve.
all of these
resist the "new."
start with the way you speak.
20
If one event follows another it is because the two events have a cause-effect relationship.
False
True
21
The master student uses creative thinking
before the aha! stage of planning and problem solving.
only when convergent thinking fails.
in the early stages of planning and problem solving.
after the aha! stage of planning and problem solving.
22
Conducting a brainstorming session works best when you
avoid making judgments and evaluations during the session.
don't accept ideas that initially seem silly.
write all ideas down after the session is completed.
work by yourself whenever possible.
23
The lowest level of thinking in Bloom's Taxonomy is
striving.
creating.
remembering.
applying.
24
Master students should learn to ask good questions because doing so
frustrates teachers.
proves that the facts you know for certain are always correct.
improves relationships with friends, coworkers, and teachers.
leads to a simple, single solution to problems.
25
All social changes result from critical thinking and striving to influence all areas in our society.
True
False
26
The highest level of understanding in Bloom's Taxonomy is
applying.
synthesis.
analyzing.
creating.
27
Critical thinkers are always on the lookout for thinking that is inaccurate, sloppy, or misleading.
True
False
28
Convergent thinking involves
making generalizations.
exploring multiple creative solutions.
creating new options.
a narrowing down process.
29
Convergent thinking involves
making generalizations.
creating new options.
exploring multiple creative solutions.
a narrowing down process.

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