Tyler Learns That Christopher Columbus's First Voyage Across the Atlantic

question 28

Multiple Choice

Tyler learns that Christopher Columbus's first voyage across the Atlantic was financed by Queen Isabella of Spain. He thinks to himself, "She probably thought she would make a profit on her investment." By considering the queen's motives, Tyler is demonstrating which one of the following processes?

• A) rehearsal
• B) elaboration
• C) organization
• D) comprehension monitoring

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Definitions:

Scoring Rubric

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Non-Fallacious Conclusions

Judgments or deductions made based on sound reasoning and valid logical processes, free from errors in argumentation.

Critical Thinking

An in-depth examination and critique of an argument to create a conclusion.

Fair-Mindedness

The quality of being impartial, open to different perspectives, and able to recognize one's own biases.