FDY3006 - Week 3

What is critical thinking?

• The process of analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions or judgments

• The process of memorizing information without understanding it.

• The process of accepting information without questioning it

What are fallacies in reasoning?

• Errors in thinking or arguments that are based on sound reasoning or evidence.

• Errors in thinking or arguments that are not based on sound reasoning or evidence.

• Statements that are always true.

What is ad hominem?

• Attacking the person instead of the argument.

• Assuming that past performance predicts future performance.

• Presenting two options as the only possible solutions to a problem.

What is slippery slope?

• Assuming that past performance predicts future performance

• Attacking the person instead of the argument.

• Suggesting that a small action will lead to a much bigger and more extreme action

What is false dilemma?

• Attacking the person instead of the argument.

• Presenting two options as the only possible solutions to a problem.

• Assuming that past performance predicts future performance.

What is appeal to authority?

• Attacking the person instead of the argument.

• Assuming that past performance predicts future performance.

• Using the opinion of an authority figure to support an argument.

What are the consequences of using fallacious arguments?

• Misinformation, faulty decisions, and lost credibility.

• Accurate information, sound decisions, and gained credibility.

• No consequences.

What are the benefits of avoiding fallacies in reasoning?

• Making informed decisions, developing critical thinking skills, and improving communication.

• Making uninformed decisions, developing bad habits, and worsening communication.

• No benefits.

Why is it important to avoid fallacies in reasoning?

• To make informed decisions and avoid negative consequences.

• To make uninformed decisions and avoid positive consequences.

• To waste time and energy.

How can avoiding fallacies in reasoning help individuals?

• By analyzing and evaluating information effectively, which can lead to better decisions.

• By accepting information without questioning it.

• By memorizing information without understanding it.