Question 1

In an effective discussion, our main focus is to prove ourselves right.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

In Bloom's six categories of questions, the simplest form of questioning is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  question of fact
B)  question of interpretation
C)  question of analysis
D)  question of comparison A

Question 3

Thinking critically involves actively using your thinking abilities to attack problems, meet challenges, and___________ .

Accepted Answer

analyze issues

Question 4

Today many teachers use a method of dialectical questioning in order to bring their students to a point of knowledge without explicitly imparting that knowledge.By teaching this way, teachers are modeling appropriate critical thinking skills.What do we call this method of teaching?

Accepted Answer

A)  learning styles
B)  cognitive interaction
C)  interactive processing
D)  the Socratic method

Question 5

As a critical thinker, when someone questions why you see an issue the way you do, instead of arguing your position, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identify the criteria associated with the issue.
B)  Try to find out why the person is questioning your position.
C)  Attempt to identify the reasons that support your position as well as the other person's.
D)  Attempt to analyze the thinking of the other person.

Question 6

If you are combining ideas to form a new conclusion, you may need to draw in questions of_________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  synthesis
B)  evaluation
C)  application
D)  analysis

Question 7

Critical thinkers realize that their viewpoints are limited and that their perspective is one of many.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

When you let events control you or let others think for you, you are said to________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  be non-compliant
B)  react passively
C)  deal effectively
D)  transfer responsibly

Question 9

You know you have thought through your ideas and beliefs when you are able to explain them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The author tells us that if someone questions why you see an issue the way you do, you probably respond by giving reasons or arguments you feel support your beliefs.Why do you think the author says this? Do people usually act defensively when questioned about their beliefs? Why do you think they do or don't act defensively?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The author tells us that if someone...

Question 11

Bloom's schema of classifying questions does not take into account the way people organize information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The best way to expand our thinking and compensate for the bias that we all have is to be open to the viewpoints of others and willing to listen and to exchange ideas with them.This process of give and take, of advancing our views and considering those of others, is known as ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  communication
B)  being intimate
C)  discussion
D)  mental gymnastics

Question 13

Active learners expand their knowledge by integrating new information into their existing knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Combining ideas to form a new whole or come to a conclusion, making inferences about future events, creating solutions, and designing plans of action require questions of_________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Combining ideas to form a new whole...

Question 15

According to Benjamin Bloom, questions can be classified in terms of the way that people organize and interpret information.Bloom identified six categories of questions.Why is it important for active learners to be able to ask appropriate questions for each category? What are the implications of the questions?

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Benjamin Bloom, questions can be...

Question 16

For most important problems, one viewpoint is not adequate to provide a full understanding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When using questions of application, we take knowledge or concepts we gained in one situation and______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When using questions of application, we take...

Question 18

Throughout Chapter 2, the author expresses in several places what is necessary for you to become a critical thinker.In your own words, explain how your personal history and emotional makeup enter into the process of being a critical thinker.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Throughout Chapter 2, the author expresses in...

Question 19

In order to have an effective dialogue, all the participants must be responding in a way that indicates they have internalized the information and are making informed responses.In order for this to occur, something must happen first.What is it?

Accepted Answer

A)  careful listening
B)  open mindset
C)  cognitive dissidence
D)  inquisitive participants

Question 20

A critical thinker is one who has developed a knowledgeable understanding of our complex world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Thinking Critically

In an effective discussion, our main focus is to prove ourselves right.

In Bloom's six categories of questions, the simplest form of questioning is ________.

Thinking critically involves actively using your thinking abilities to attack problems, meet challenges, and___________ .

Today many teachers use a method of dialectical questioning in order to bring their students to a point of knowledge without explicitly imparting that knowledge.By teaching this way, teachers are modeling appropriate critical thinking skills.What do we call this method of teaching?

As a critical thinker, when someone questions why you see an issue the way you do, instead of arguing your position, what should you do?

If you are combining ideas to form a new conclusion, you may need to draw in questions of_________ .

Critical thinkers realize that their viewpoints are limited and that their perspective is one of many.

When you let events control you or let others think for you, you are said to________ .

You know you have thought through your ideas and beliefs when you are able to explain them.

Bloom's schema of classifying questions does not take into account the way people organize information.

The best way to expand our thinking and compensate for the bias that we all have is to be open to the viewpoints of others and willing to listen and to exchange ideas with them.This process of give and take, of advancing our views and considering those of others, is known as ____________.

Active learners expand their knowledge by integrating new information into their existing knowledge.

Combining ideas to form a new whole or come to a conclusion, making inferences about future events, creating solutions, and designing plans of action require questions of_________ .

For most important problems, one viewpoint is not adequate to provide a full understanding.

When using questions of application, we take knowledge or concepts we gained in one situation and______________.

Throughout Chapter 2, the author expresses in several places what is necessary for you to become a critical thinker.In your own words, explain how your personal history and emotional makeup enter into the process of being a critical thinker.

In order to have an effective dialogue, all the participants must be responding in a way that indicates they have internalized the information and are making informed responses.In order for this to occur, something must happen first.What is it?

A critical thinker is one who has developed a knowledgeable understanding of our complex world.