Critical Thinkers Analyze Their Assumptions

question 4

Multiple Choice

Critical thinkers analyze their assumptions. Which of the following critical-thinking errors illustrates that the speaker has not analyzed his or her assumptions?

• A) "Men are less emotional than women-it is part of a man's basic nature to be logical rather than emotional."
• B) "I don't want to see that movie-my roommate said that it was so boring she left the theatre before it ended."
• C) "What do you mean you don't know why I'm getting these headaches-you're a doctor, so find the problem and fix it!"
• D) "How can you be a professor of psychology if you don't know what causes a person to develop schizophrenia?"

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Definitions:

Tell and Sell

A communication approach where the speaker informs the audience about something and then tries to convince them of its value or importance.

Communication Strategy

A plan that outlines how to communicate information effectively across various channels to stakeholders.

Grapevine Communication

Informal channels of workplace communication that are not officially sanctioned by the organization.

Positive Gossip

Sharing favorable or flattering information about someone or something that is not malicious or harmful.