Module 6 - Review

 1.

According to the text, which of the following is a characteristic of a trustworthy source?

A) credentialed in topic X

B) interested in topic X

C) unclear about topic X

D) experienced in topic X

Correct Answer:          D

2.

Marius is an authority who frequently appears on television. His employer has made it very clear that there are certain things he cannot say on TV (or else he will lose his job). One could say that Marius is

A) tautological.

B) constrained.

C) critical.

D) unstable.

Correct Answer:          B

3.

"The current trend in the stock market is trendless." This is an example of a

A) observational response.

B) tautological statement.

C) critical response.

D) self-contradictory statement.

Correct Answer:          D



4.

Caryn has already assessed the credibility of the source. As a good critical thinker, what does she need to do next?

A) assess the plausibility of the claim

B) approve the tautological statement

C) reject all possible options

D) remember self-contradictory statements

Correct Answer:          A

5.

What is the definition of tautology?

A) the study of what is taught in the U.S. and why it is taught

B) a way of viewing the world that relies on ambivalence and stereotyping

C) a statement that is necessarily true because of the meaning of the words

D) the practice of using critical thinking to debunk commonly held cultural myths

Correct Answer:          C

6.

Richard read on a blog that the world will end in 2012. As a good critical thinker, Richard should

A) believe the claim and act accordingly.

B) never visit that blog again.

C) approach the claim with a healthy sense of skepticism.

D) consider the author of the blog to be an expert.

Correct Answer:          C

7.

Jason frequently makes claims without supporting reasons. It is probable that he has

A) prophetic powers.

B) tautological sense.

C) ulterior motives.

D) critical sophism.

Correct Answer:          C

8.

Jerome believes that the theory of evolution is just as valid as the theory of creationism. It simply depends on the context in which each is being used. He is a

A) collector.

B) sage.

C) truth-seeker.

D) relativist.

Correct Answer:          D

9.

Josh's colleague frequently makes claims out of context. As a good critical thinker, what should Josh do?

A) believe his colleague and assume he/she is an expert

B) never believe what his colleague says

C) question the plausibility of his colleague's claims

D) patiently answer his colleague's questions

Correct Answer:          C

10.

Micah insists that vaccines cause autism, even though there is no scientific evidence that proves his point. This is an example of a

A) stubborn refusal to abandon a discredited position.

B) healthy skepticism in the face of conflicting information.

C) tautological response to a logical problem.

D) logical response to a loaded statement.

Correct Answer:          A

11.

The statement "we all start off equal in life" is an example of a

A) critical truth.

B) explicit truism.

C) trustworthy comparison.

D) empty tautology.

Correct Answer:          D

12.

Which of the following statements about claims is true?

A) They can be confirmed or disconfirmed.

B) They are always true, especially those by experts.

C) They should be taken at face value.

D) They are never true, no matter who says them.

Correct Answer:          A

13.

"Man is either mortal or he is not." This is an example of a

A) critical observation.

B) self-contradictory statement.

C) tautological statement.

D) logical answer.

Correct Answer:          C

14.

What is a loaded expression?

A) an expression that forces you to make a decision

B) a statement that carries an emotional charge

C) a saying that doesn't add up

D) a response that could be positive or negative

Correct Answer:          B

15.

According to the text, which of the following statements about commercials is true?

A) They can be misleading.

B) They are usually straightforward.

C) They are always completely false.

D) They are only on during the nightly news.

Correct Answer:          A

16.

Kaitlin is five, Josh is eighteen, Mary is twenty-five and Sue is sixty. According to the text, which of these people is most trusting of authorities?

A) Sue

B) Josh

C) Mary

D) Kaitlin

Correct Answer:          D

17.

Marilyn is interviewing potential job candidates. As a good critical thinker, she is wary of candidates who give her

A) resumes without GPAs.

B) claims without reasons.

C) cover letters without photos.

D) heuristics without tautology.

Correct Answer:          B

18.

Sheila's mom tells her that she cannot stay out until midnight, but does not give any reasons to support her statement. According to the text, it can be assumed that

A) Sheila's mom has her daughter's best interests at heart.

B) Sheila's mom is an untrustworthy source.

C) Sheila's mom failed her freshman critical thinking course.

D) Sheila's mom is an expert on discipline.

Correct Answer:          A

19.

According to the text, which of the following statements about Wikipedia is true?

A) Wikipedia should never be used as a source.

B) Good critical thinker’s fact-check Wikipedia entries.

C) All students should use Wikipedia as a source.

D) Wikipedia is owned by the government.

Correct Answer:          B

20.

When evaluating the plausibility of claims, it is important to remain

A) tautological.

B) negative.

C) open-minded.

D) closed-spirited.

Correct Answer:          C

Final Review - Quiz

Part 1 : Take the quiz at: testmoz.com/295993
Part 2 : Take the quiz at: testmoz.com/296095
Part 3 : Take the quiz at: testmoz.com/296561  
Part 4 : Take the quiz at: testmoz.com/297226
Part 5 : Take the quiz at: testmoz.com/297302 
Part 6 : Take the quiz at: testmoz.com/297885 

Module 14 - Reflective Log



For this assignment, review letters to the editor in a recent edition of a newspaper of your choice. Locate a letter that clearly states a position on an ethical issue. For instance, you might choose a letter on a topic such as same-sex marriage, healthcare policy, hate crimes, drug policy, or immigration.
For your submission, write a response to the letter you chose. You should structure your submission as a letter to the editor of the same publication. Explain and evaluate the position stated in the letter using the methods of good reasoning and effective writing that have been discussed in your textbook.