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Critical Thinking Quiz
Quiz on critical thinking basics
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What is critical thinking?
Making emotional decisions
Clear and rational thinking understanding logical connections
Ignoring opposing viewpoints
Only trusting personal beliefs
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Which of the following is an example of analysis?
Assuming a restaurant is good because it's always busy
Breaking down information into parts to understand it better
Forming a conclusion without evidence
Choosing a favorite news source based on bias
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What does an argument consist of?
Personal opinions
Evidence or reasons supporting a conclusion
Assumptions made without proof
Logical fallacies used to manipulate ideas
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What is a fallacy?
A mistake in reasoning that weakens an argument
The final decision after considering all evidence
A personal belief based on emotions
A well-constructed logical argument
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Which of the following is NOT a benefit of critical thinking?
Better decision-making
Understanding complex situations
Supporting your own biases
Encouraging open-mindedness
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Which search technique uses quotation marks?
Boolean operators
Exact phrases
Advanced search
Keyword search
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What is the purpose of fact-checking websites like Snopes or FactCheck.org?
To verify if information or claims are accurate
To spread news quickly
To create biased opinions
To promote political agendas
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What is bias by omission?
Highlighting news stories that align with a particular agenda
Leaving out important information or stories
Quoting only experts from one side of an issue
Placing news stories to emphasize certain information
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What is the first step in detecting fake news?
Check the source
Recognize the headline
Investigate the website
Verify the facts
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What does dialectics focus on?
Finding contradictions in arguments
Understanding how different ideas work together
Persuading the audience with emotional appeals
Ignoring opposing viewpoints
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