B&K Chapter 1-2 Vocabulary

What is the definition of critical thinking?

• Facts or information that support an argument

• A prejudice or preconceived opinion that can influence our judgment

• A belief that is taken for granted without proof

• The process of using logic and evidence to draw conclusions

What is an assumption?

• The process of using logic and evidence to draw conclusions

• A belief that is taken for granted without proof

• A prejudice or preconceived opinion that can influence our judgment

• Facts or information that support an argument

What is bias?

• The process of using logic and evidence to draw conclusions

• A belief that is taken for granted without proof

• Facts or information that support an argument

• A prejudice or preconceived opinion that can influence our judgment

What is evidence?

• Facts or information that support an argument

• A prejudice or preconceived opinion that can influence our judgment

• A belief that is taken for granted without proof

• The process of using logic and evidence to draw conclusions

What is reasoning?

• Facts or information that support an argument

• A belief that is taken for granted without proof

• The process of using logic and evidence to draw conclusions

• A prejudice or preconceived opinion that can influence our judgment

What is an argument?

• The main point or claim that an argument is trying to prove

• A set of statements that present a claim and offer reasons to support it

• Facts or information that support an argument

• A prejudice or preconceived opinion that can influence our judgment

What is a conclusion?

• The process of using logic and evidence to draw conclusions

• A set of statements that present a claim and offer reasons to support it

• A belief that is taken for granted without proof

• The main point or claim that an argument is trying to prove

What is question-asking?

• Facts or information that support an argument

• The process of using logic and evidence to draw conclusions

• A belief that is taken for granted without proof

• A key skill in critical thinking, used to probe deeper into information and identify potential problems

What is open-mindedness?

• A key skill in critical thinking, used to probe deeper into information and identify potential problems

• Facts or information that support an argument

• The willingness to consider different perspectives and change your mind if presented with new evidence

• The process of using logic and evidence to draw conclusions

What is an issue?

• A belief that is taken for granted without proof

• Facts or information that support an argument

• A key skill in critical thinking, used to probe deeper into information and identify potential problems

• The question or controversy being discussed