Chapter 1 Self-Assessment

. The word critical in "critical thinking" refers to

. An assertion that something is or is not the case is known as a(n)

. Statements backed by good reasons are

. A group of statements in which some of them (the premises) are intended to support another of them (the conclusion) is known as a(n)

. Words that frequently accompany arguments and signal that a premise or conclusion is present are known as

. Probably the best advice for anyone trying to uncover or dissect arguments is

. According to the text, if you passively accept beliefs that have been handed to you by your culture, then those beliefs are

. Critical thinking concerns __________of our beliefs.

. According to the text, critical thinking complements

. The statements (reasons) given in support of another statement are called

. In critical thinking, beliefs are evaluated by how well they are supported by reasons.

. Critical thinking makes you cynical and unimaginative.

. Critical thinking can go hand in hand with creativity because it can be used to assess and enhance the creation.

. Statements, or claims, are either true or false.

. Statements given in support of another statement are called premises.

. A declaration of beliefs can sometimes constitute an argument.

. Even in good arguments, premises are not always explicit.

. An argument is a group of statements in which some of them (the premises) are intended to support another of them (the conclusion).

. If you clearly state your beliefs on a subject, then you have presented an argument.

. An explanation tells us why or how something is the case, but an argument gives us reasons for believing that something is the case.

. An explanation tells us why or how something is the case, but an argument gives us reasons for believing that something is the case.

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