WGU D265 PHIL 1020 Critical Thinking (Reason & Evidence) FINAL ASSESSMENT GUIDE Q & S 2025/2026

1. Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an essential
component of critical thinking?
 a) Accepting information at face value
 b) Questioning underlying assumptions
 c) Relying on personal opinion
 d) Avoiding complex problems
 Correct Answer: b) Questioning underlying assumptions
 Rationale: Critical thinking involves analyzing and
evaluating one's own thoughts and the information
presented, which requires questioning underlying
assumptions to ensure that conclusions are well-supported.
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: In critical thinking, the term "_________"
refers to the credibility or believability of a source or
argument.
 Correct Answer: Validity
 Rationale: Validity is a measure of how sound or robust
an argument or source is, which is crucial in determining its
worth in critical thinking.
3. True/False: An argument is considered strong if it
appeals to emotions rather than logic.
 Correct Answer: False
 Rationale: While emotional appeals can be persuasive,
critical thinking prioritizes logical reasoning and evidence
over emotions to form strong arguments.
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are indicators of a strong argument?