Why Is the First Step in Critical Thinking to Ask,"What

question 36

Multiple Choice

Why is the first step in critical thinking to ask,"What is the claim I am being asked to accept?"

• A) because some claims are so obvious that there is no need for evaluation
• B) so that you can evaluate the claim at face value
• C) because if the claim fits what you already believe,then you can ignore it
• D) because before you can evaluate a claim,you have to recognize and identify it

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Definitions:

Aspects

Different parts, features, or components of a situation, idea, or object.

Perceptual Tendency

The inclination to perceive information, situations, or objects in a specific way based on past experiences and personal biases.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overestimate the influence of personality and underestimate the impact of situational factors in explaining someone else's behavior.

Projection

A defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts or feelings onto someone else.