Question

Sarah claims that most people are happy; she knows this because she read it on Wikipedia. Jake concludes that Sarah does not have enough evidence to make the claim that most people are happy. What two elements of critical thinking is Jake demonstrating?
A. Metacognition and forming conclusions based on the evidence
B. Analyzing the facts and metacognition
C. Evaluating the argument and forming a conclusion based on the evidence
D. Analyzing the facts and evaluating the argument

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is C) Evaluating the argument and forming a conclusion based on the evidence.

Explanation:

An important step in critical thinking is evaluating the argument being made. The claim put forward by Sarah has no evidence and is a general statement made by Wikipedia. Of course, the emotions of every person present on Earth cannot be surveyed and the claim is made without proper evidence.

Jake's claim is based on evaluation of the argument and lack of evidence by Sarah and hence, it is an element of critical thinking.