Assessing the Credibility of Claims and the Quality of Arguments

question 7

Multiple Choice

Assessing the credibility of claims and the quality of arguments primarily engage which critical thinking skill?

• A) evaluation
• B) interpretation
• C) self-regulation
• D) explanation
• E) analysis

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Definitions:

Impression

The initial perception or judgment formed about someone or something based on available information.

Misremember

The act of incorrectly recalling or reporting past events or information.

Schemas

Cognitive frameworks or blueprints that help in organizing and interpreting information from the environment.

Mass Media Biases

The tendency of mass media to present information in a way that reflects a particular perspective, bias, or prejudice.