1.
When using ideological reasoning, argument makers frequently
use ________ evidence.
A) systematic
B) scientific
C) proven
D) anecdotal
Correct Answer(s): D
2.
Jesse is testing the strength of her sister's ideological
argument. Which of the following is most likely true?
A) Her sister's argument did not pass the test.
B) Her sister's argument passed the test.
C) Her sister's argument is irrelevant.
D) Her sister's argument is non-circular.
Correct Answer(s): B
3.
Which of the following statements about how the term
ideological reasoning is used is accurate?
A) It refers to the way in which arguments based on
ideologies are made.
B) It refers to the danger of making arguments with bad
ideologies.
C) It refers to the merits of making arguments based on good
ideologies.
D) It refers to the process of making decisions based on
comparisons.
Correct Answer(s): A
4.
What is the root of the word ideological?
A) Logic
B) Idea
C) Deo
D) Log
Correct Answer(s): B
5.
Marcie is a proponent of Christianity. Which of the
following statements is most likely to be true?
A) She believes Christianity is relevant to all domains.
B) She rejects Christianity when it is convenient.
C) She is not capable of thinking critically.
D) She is a member of the clergy.
Correct Answer(s): A
6.
Which of the following statements best describes an
ideological thinker?
A) She seeks the truth in all circumstances.
B) He thinks his beliefs cannot be disconfirmed.
C) He makes decisions based on comparisons.
D) She relies on scientific data for all decisions.
Correct Answer(s): B
7.
Ideological reasoning is frequently used when discussing
issues related to
A) marketing.
B) sports.
C) science.
D) ethics.
Correct Answer(s): D
8.
Which of the following is a feature of ideological
reasoning?
A) The ideological premises are absent.
B) It is unethical.
C) It is deductive in nature.
D) The general idea is faulty.
Correct Answer(s): C
9.
Gary is an ideological thinker. That means his arguments
A) are always backed up by multiple sources.
B) move from general ideas to specific applications.
C) start with a conclusion and provide multiple reasons.
D) tend to be expressed using sophisticated vocabulary.
Correct Answer(s): B
10.
Another term for ideological reasoning is
A) side-to-side analysis.
B) idea mining.
C) conjunctive reasoning.
D) top down thinking.
Correct Answer(s): D
11.
Catherine is a mother and a firm and unwavering believer
that children should not be vaccinated. What is one thing her belief system
provides for her?
A) a strong understanding of scientific evidence
B) a leg up when it comes to critical thinking
C) a sense of belonging to a group of like-minded parents
D) an opportunity to re-evaluate her axioms
Correct Answer(s): C
12.
Carly is a strong critical thinker. Which of the following
sentences most likely describes her?
A) She is committed to her axioms, because she knows they
are true.
B) She relies on one or two quotes from experts to back up
her beliefs.
C) She protects herself from being committed to mistaken
beliefs.
D) She uses heuristic thinking to support her long-held
convictions.
Correct Answer(s): C
13.
Ideological reasoning is ______ and ________.
A) deductive, axiomatic
B) conclusive, logical
C) free, inconclusive
D) careful, reasoned
Correct Answer(s): A
14.
"Children are fundamentally good" is an example of
a(n)
A) mutable premise.
B) absolute conviction.
C) critical conclusion.
D) indisputable evidence.
Correct Answer(s): B
15.
Jeremy is a strong critical thinker. He just discovered that
two of his long-held beliefs contradict one another. What will he most likely
do?
A) revise or abandon one of his beliefs
B) abandon both of his beliefs
C) hold strong to both of his beliefs
D) ignore the contradiction for the time being
Correct Answer(s): A
16.
Mary uses the qualifier "probably" quite often
when making arguments. Given this information, what can accurately be said
about her arguments?
A) They are most likely ideological in nature.
B) They are rarely accurate.
C) They are most likely not ideological in nature.
D) They are based on faulty evidence.
Correct Answer(s): C
17.
Which of the following statements about ideological
reasoning is true?
A) It is the same as comparative reasoning.
B) It is widely used.
C) It cannot be used to discuss ethical matters.
D) It is illegal.
Correct Answer(s): B
18.
When making ideological arguments, how are outside sources
typically used?
A) a brief citation from an "authoritative" source
is given
B) data are compared and closely analyzed
C) systematic investigation is conducted
D) only evidentiary sources are provided
Correct Answer(s): A
19.
Mary often makes assertions that she believes are true,
independent of specific circumstances. These are known as
A) circumstantial claims.
B) assertive claims.
C) metaphysical claims.
D) mutable claims.
Correct Answer(s): C
20.
Bruce is an ideological thinker. He considers the truth of
his ideology to be
A) self-defeating.
B) non-reflexive.
C) non-functional.
D) self-evident.
Correct Answer(s): D
