Critical Thinking Quiz

What is epistemology the study of?

• Morality and human conduct

• The nature of existence

• The theory of knowledge and belief

• The laws of logic

Which philosopher believed in the existence of an ideal world of forms, which is more real than the physical world?

• Chrysippus

• Plato

• Thales of Miletus

• Aristotle

Which of the following is an example of a critical thinking skill?

• Analyzing arguments

• Jumping to conclusions

• Taking things at face value

• Following the crowd

Which of these activities is most likely to enhance creative thinking?

• Memorizing facts

• Practicing routine tasks

• Brainstorming different solutions

• Copying others’ work

Which concept encourages the thinker to consider all possible viewpoints on an issue?

• Logic

• Breadth

• Clarity

• Precision

A logical argument should be:

• Free from contradictions

• Based on the most recent data

• Centered around a single point of view

• Emotionally appealing

Which aspect of critical thinking ensures that a discussion is not overly simplistic and considers multiple facets?

• Precision

• Fairness

• Clarity

• Depth

Which concept refers to how clear and easily understood a statement or argument is?

• Relevance

• Clarity

• Precision

• Breadth

Someone claims that because every culture has different moral standards, no one can say one culture's practices are better or worse than another's. What barrier to critical thinking is this?

• Sociocentrism

• Wishful Thinking

• Egocentrism

• Relativism

Ben invests in a risky stock, believing it will go up just because he really wants to make a quick profit. What barrier to critical thinking is this?

• Unwarranted Assumptions

• Wishful Thinking

• Sociocentrism

• Relativism