Froggy Jumps Critical Thinking BarriersOnline version Choose the Critical Thinking Barriers based on the examples by DANIEL ISRAEL GONZÁLEZ SERVÍN 1 A person who believes in a specific diet only reads articles that support the diet's benefits, ignoring studies that show potential drawbacks. a Confirmation Bias b Emotional Influences c Overconfidence 2 A student skips studying for an exam because they believe they already know all the material, only to perform poorly due to gaps in their understanding. a Groupthink b Overconfidence c Emotional Influences 3 During an argument with a friend, a person lets their anger cloud their judgment and refuses to see the friend’s point of view, even though it might be valid. a Stereotyping and Prejudice b Assumptions and beliefs c Emotional Influences 4 In a team meeting, everyone agrees with the leader’s idea, even though some members privately disagree, because they want to maintain harmony and avoid conflict. a Overconfidence b Groupthink c Emotional Influences 5 A manager assumes that a new hire from a certain background won't perform well based on preconceived notions, without giving them a fair opportunity. a Stereotyping and Prejudice b Assumptions and Beliefs c Overconfidence 6 A person assumes that all expensive products are high quality and makes purchases without researching alternatives, which might offer the same value at a lower cost. a Emotional Influences b Assumptions and Beliefs c Stereotyping and Prejudice 7 Instead of reading and analyzing a complex article, a person relies on the headline alone to form their opinion on a political issue. a Mental Laziness b Cultural and Social Influences c Overconfidence 8 A teenager chooses a career path because it’s highly valued by their family and community, without considering whether it aligns with their personal interests or strengths. a Information Overload b Mental Laziness c Cultural and Social Influences 9 A worker under a tight deadline makes a hasty decision without thoroughly evaluating the options, leading to mistakes that could have been avoided with more time. a Information Overload b Time Pressure and Stress c Emotional Influences 10 A shopper feels overwhelmed by the sheer number of online reviews for a product and ends up making a random choice rather than carefully evaluating the options. a Information Overload b Confirmation Bias c Assumptions and Beliefs
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