Question 1
5 Points
The four "Categories of Evidence" that test the strength and accuracy of beliefs are:
Personal Experience
Factual evidence
Authorities
All of the above
Question 2
5 Points
When considering the "Reliability" of information and the Source the questions we must ask are as follows:
How knowledgeable or experienced is the source?
Has he source of the information made accurate observations?
What do you know about the reliability of the source?
All of the above
Question 3
5 Points
Which best describes the meaning of "Judgement"?
It express your evaluation about what is happening or will happen.
It goes beyond what can be directly observed.
It expresses the most accurate beliefs about the world because factual beliefs are verifiable.
It forms beliefs and construct knowledge about the world.
Question 4
5 Points
The internet has become a reliable source of information. It is not necessary to determine the accuracy of the information.
- True
- False
Question 5
5 Points
"Inferential" beliefs can be directly observed?
- True
- False
Question 6
5 Points
"Knowledge" are beliefs about the world that we believe are true and and for which there are compelling reasons and evidence.
- True
- False
Question 7
5 Points
"Knowing" is the interpretations, evaluations, conclusions, and predictions about the world that we endorse as true.
- True
- False
Question 8
5 Points
When speaking of Actively Selecting, Organizing, and Interpreting Sensations “Perceiving” refers to all, except…
Selection
Interpretations of sensations
Organization
Inferring
Question 9
5 Points
When it comes to "Beliefs based on Indirect Experience" we depend on the direct experience of other people to provide us with beliefs and ac as foundations for those beliefs.
- True
- False
Question 10
5 Points
Beliefs form our perceptions about the world and perceptions shape and influence our beliefs of it.
- True
- False
Question 11
5 Points
When considering the "Authorities" one must ask the questions...
Are they reliable?
Have they ever given inaccurate information?
Are the authorities knowledgeable?
Do others disagree with their opinions?
Question 12
5 Points
The are four types of Beliefs: Inferences, Judgements, Reports and Evidence.
- True
- False
Question 13
5 Points
The "Written References" refers to the following questions, except...
On what evidence do the authors base their opinions?
What are the credentials of the author?
Are the authorities knowledgeable?
Do others disagree with their opinions?
Question 14
5 Points
With "Personal Experience" one should consider the circumstances under which the evidence took place and whether there are other explanations for the experience.
- True
- False
Question 15
5 Points
"Factual Evidence" considers whether the evidence can be interpreted differently.
- True
- False
Question 16
5 Points
Beliefs consist of all except...
Interpretations
Evaluation
Evidence
Predications
Question 17
5 Points
Beliefs include the following…
Evaluations
Conclusion
Interpretations
All of the above
Question 18
5 Points
Critical Thinkers apply intellectual standards to assess the strength and accuracy of their beliefs.
- True
- False
Question 19
5 Points
Five steps to solve complex problems consist of asking the questions, what is the problem, what are the alternatives, what is the solution and how well is the solution working?
- True
- False
Question 20
5 Points
With "Personal Experience" one must consider all, except...
What were the circumstances under which the evidence took place?
We're distortions of mistakes in perception possible?
Are the authorities of the person who is providing the information about the experience reliable?
Have other people had either similar or conflicting experience?
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