Question 1

Critical thinking skills are becoming less important as technology advances.

Accepted Answer

Critical thinking skills are becoming more important as technology advances because individuals need to analyze, evaluate, and make decisions amidst a vast amount of information and complex technological systems.

Question 2

The use of critical thinking skills does NOT guarantee that you will always have a desirable outcome.

Accepted Answer

Critical thinking enhances the quality of decisions by providing a structured and reflective approach to problem-solving, but it does not guarantee desirable outcomes due to the complexity of real-world situations and the limitations of available information.

Question 3

Research has shown that people can learn in their sleep and can improve their ability to think with the u se of appropriate subliminal messages that are placed on audiotapes.

Accepted Answer

Research on learning during sleep and the effectiveness of subliminal messages for improving cognitive abilities has not provided strong, consistent evidence to support these claims. Most studies suggest that while certain types of sleep can aid in memory consolidation, active learning (i.e., acquiring new complex knowledge or skills) is significantly less effective or not effective at all during sleep. Similarly, the impact of subliminal messages on cognitive improvement is largely debunked or found to be minimal at best.

Question 4

Biological studies of the brain have provided several useful suggestions for enhancing thinking skills.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Most people report that they use images when they think.

Accepted Answer

Research in cognitive psychology suggests that many people often use mental imagery, which involves visual representations, when thinking or problem-solving, indicating a common use of images in thought processes.

Question 6

Intelligence can best be thought of as a fixed quantity that does not change over the lifetime.

Accepted Answer

Intelligence is considered to be a dynamic trait that can change over time due to factors like education, experiences, and brain plasticity.

Question 7

Most media depictions of people who think well are negative.

Accepted Answer

The question states that "Most media depictions of people who think well are negative." This means that the majority of media depictions of people who think well are negative. Therefore, the answer is true.

Question 8

A critical thinking attitude includes questioning every statement and using critical thinking skills in every situation.

Accepted Answer

A critical thinking attitude involves questioning and evaluating information, but it is not about questioning every statement or using critical thinking skills in every situation indiscriminately. It requires discernment and context.

Question 9

People who have good metacognitive skills pay attention to what they are doing when they are thinking.

Accepted Answer

Good metacognitive skills involve being aware of and regulating one's thought processes, which includes paying attention to one's current thinking and strategies.

Question 10

An advantage of a skills approach to critical thinking is that it allows a large body of material to be considered in smaller and more manageable units.

Accepted Answer

A skills approach to critical thinking breaks down the process into smaller, more manageable skills or steps, allowing for a more structured and focused analysis of complex material.

Question 11

Describe the common media depiction of the "critical thinker" in the United States, including examples.

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Question 12

Critical thinking is called __________ because it focuses on obtaining a/an __________ outcome.
A) critical…..undesirable
B) automatic…..rapid
C) directed thinking…..desirable
D) System 1 thinking…..practical
E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Critical thinking is referred to as directed thinking because it is purposefully aimed at achieving a desirable outcome, through careful analysis and evaluation.

Question 13

Critical thinking is described as
A) purposeful.
B) reasoned.
C) goal-directed.
D) increasing the probability of a desirable outcome.
E) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Critical thinking involves purposeful, reasoned, and goal-directed thinking aimed at increasing the probability of a desirable outcome, which encompasses all the options provided.

Question 14

Daydreams and rote memorization are examples of
A) directed thinking.
B) nondirected thinking.
C) schemata.
D) critical thinking skills.
E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Daydreams and rote memorization are examples of nondirected thinking, which is a more free-form, spontaneous type of thinking, unlike directed thinking which is more logical and goal-oriented.

Question 15

Critical thinking is defined most accurately as
A) the use of cognitive skills or strategies that increase the probability of a desirable outcome.
B) the use of cognitive skills or strategies that decrease the probability of a desirable outcome.
C) the use of cognitive skills or strategies that increase memory capacity.
D) the use of cognitive skills or strategies that increase positive social outcomes.
E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Critical thinking involves the application of cognitive skills and strategies to enhance decision-making and problem-solving, thereby increasing the likelihood of achieving a favorable result. This definition aligns with option A, which emphasizes the use of cognitive abilities to improve the chances of a desirable outcome.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true about critical thinking?
A) Thinking critically is less important with improvements in technology.
B) Critical thinking really cannot be taught in schools.
C) Critical thinking is much less important than writing skills.
D) The "information explosion" and increasing technological advancements make critical thinking even more important today.
E) All of the above are true about critical thinking

Accepted Answer

The "information explosion" and increasing technological advancements have led to a vast amount of information available, making it more important than ever to have the skills to evaluate and analyze this information critically. Critical thinking allows individuals to navigate through the abundance of information, discern credible sources, and make informed decisions. Contrary to diminishing in importance, these skills are increasingly vital in a world where information is readily accessible and not always accurate.

Question 17

Schemata are defined as
A) feelings we have about our thoughts.
B) our personal internal representations about the nature of the world.
C) our abilities to monitor our own thought processes.
D) goal-directed.
E) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Schemata refer to our internal representations or cognitive frameworks that help us organize and interpret information about the world around us. They are not directly related to feelings about thoughts, monitoring thought processes, or being goal-directed, but rather they shape our understanding and expectations of the world.

Question 18

While thought involves __________, knowledge is __________.
A) processing information…..everything we know.
B) everything we know….. processing information.
C) content…..context.
D) unchanging processes…..always changing.
E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Thought involves processing information, while knowledge encompasses everything we know. This distinction highlights the dynamic nature of thought as an activity and knowledge as the accumulation of information and understanding.

Question 19

Employers are increasingly seeking out workers who can engage in multi-step operations and manipulate abstract, complex information. These workers are called
A) thinking workers.
B) knowledge workers.
C) white-collar workers.
D) intelligent.
E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Knowledge workers are individuals whose primary role involves handling or interpreting information, making decisions, and solving problems based on their expertise and understanding of complex data. This term best describes workers who engage in multi-step operations and manipulate abstract, complex information.

Question 20

How was Keko able to tell which group did the "pretend" 100 coin flips in class?
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Quiz 1: Thinking: An Introduction

Critical thinking skills are becoming less important as technology advances.

The use of critical thinking skills does NOT guarantee that you will always have a desirable outcome.

Research has shown that people can learn in their sleep and can improve their ability to think with the u se of appropriate subliminal messages that are placed on audiotapes.

Biological studies of the brain have provided several useful suggestions for enhancing thinking skills.

Most people report that they use images when they think.

Intelligence can best be thought of as a fixed quantity that does not change over the lifetime.

Most media depictions of people who think well are negative.

A critical thinking attitude includes questioning every statement and using critical thinking skills in every situation.

People who have good metacognitive skills pay attention to what they are doing when they are thinking.

An advantage of a skills approach to critical thinking is that it allows a large body of material to be considered in smaller and more manageable units.

Describe the common media depiction of the "critical thinker" in the United States, including examples.

Critical thinking is called because it focuses on obtaining a/an outcome.

Critical thinking is described as

Daydreams and rote memorization are examples of

Critical thinking is defined most accurately as

Which of the following statements is true about critical thinking?

Schemata are defined as

While thought involves , knowledge is .

Employers are increasingly seeking out workers who can engage in multi-step operations and manipulate abstract, complex information. These workers are called

How was Keko able to tell which group did the "pretend" 100 coin flips in class? .