SCIENCE (MCQ on Critical Thinking)

1. John read an article online and accepted all the claims without checking sources. What was he lacking?

   a) Emotional intelligence
   b) Time management
   c) Critical thinking
   d) Creativity

c) Critical thinking

2. Maya compares different historical sources about World War II to understand various perspectives. What style is she using?

   a) Scientific
   b) Negative
   c) Historic
   d) Analytical

d) Analytical

3. David believes a new policy will fail and only points out flaws, ignoring its potential benefits. What thinking style is this?

   a) Analytical
   b) Negative
   c) Objective
   d) Systematic

b) Negative

4. Sarah solves a math problem strictly using formulas without inserting personal opinions. What thinking style is this?

   a) Objective
   b) Negative
   c) Historic
   d) Emotional

a) Objective

5. A manager breaks down a complex task into steps, evaluates each, and creates a solution plan. What style is he using?

   a) Emotional
   b) Scientific
   c) Systematic
   d) Negative

c) Systematic

6. Which of the following best describes critical thinking?

   a) Thinking emotionally to make decisions
   b) Accepting information at face value
   c) Using logic and evidence to form reasoned judgments
   d) Ignoring alternative perspectives

c) Using logic and evidence to form reasoned judgments

7. During a class debate, Ali listens to others’ points and asks questions to understand better before speaking. What trait is he showing?

   a) Prejudice
   b) Closed-mindedness
   c) Intellectual curiosity
   d) Cynicism

c) Intellectual curiosity

8. Lina uses a hypothesis and data analysis to examine a medical claim. What thinking style does she use?

   a) Objective
   b) Scientific
   c) Negative
   d) Creative

b) Scientific

9. Which of the following is not a feature of critical thinking?

   a) Skepticism
   b) Logical reasoning
   c) Emotional bias
   d) Evidence-based evaluation

c) Emotional bias

10. Which situation best illustrates analytical critical thinking?

    a) Avoiding controversial topics
    b) Using trial and error without analysis
    c) Evaluating options based on logic before choosing
    d) Reacting based on gut feelings

c) Evaluating options based on logic before choosing

11. Which of these illustrates the importance of critical thinking in society?

    a) Reducing time for decision-making
    b) Encouraging mindless entertainment
    c) Developing responsible citizens
    d) Avoiding innovation

c) Developing responsible citizens

12. “Why do you believe that? What evidence supports your view?” Which philosopher inspired this method?

    a) Aristotle
    b) Kant
    c) Socrates
    d) Confucius

c) Socrates

13. Jenny assesses job offers by comparing salary, location, and growth. Which thinking style is she demonstrating?

    a) Historic
    b) Objective
    c) Analytical
    d) Negative

c) Analytical

14. Mark constantly doubts everything presented in class without offering alternatives. His critical thinking is:

    a) Objective
    b) Scientific
    c) Cynical skepticism (Negative)
    d) Systematic

c) Cynical skepticism (Negative)

15. Which of the following helps improve critical thinking?

    a) Avoiding other viewpoints
    b) Accepting all information from authority
    c) Reflecting on assumptions
    d) Reacting emotionally

c) Reflecting on assumptions

16. Tom plans a crime investigation by following step-by-step protocols. What type of thinking is this?

    a) Systematic
    b) Negative
    c) Analytical
    d) Emotional

a) Systematic

17. Which scenario best demonstrates poor thinking?

    a) Asking probing questions
    b) Drawing conclusions based on rumors
    c) Evaluating evidence from both sides
    d) Seeking clarification

b) Drawing conclusions based on rumors

18. A teacher encourages students to question textbook claims and explore alternatives. This promotes:

    a) Groupthink
    b) Conformity
    c) Critical thinking
    d) Obedience

c) Critical thinking

19. In a health study, Ana reviews multiple peer-reviewed articles to draw her conclusions. Which style is this?

    a) Scientific
    b) Negative
    c) Subjective
    d) Historic

a) Scientific

20. “I always fail anyway, so there’s no point trying.” What kind of critical thinking style is this?

    a) Scientific
    b) Objective
    c) Negative
    d) Systematic

c) Negative

21. What is the first step in effective critical thinking?

    a) Make a decision quickly
    b) Assume your belief is right
    c) Clarify the problem or question
    d) Choose the most emotional response

c) Clarify the problem or question

22. Critical thinkers tend to:

    a) Avoid questioning authority
    b) Challenge ideas using logic
    c) Agree with popular opinion
    d) Follow intuition alone

b) Challenge ideas using logic

23. When studying past financial crises to understand economic trends, which thinking style is used?

    a) Negative
    b) Historic
    c) Emotional
    d) Objective

b) Historic

24. Which of the following enhances academic performance according to critical thinking theory?

    a) Memorizing facts without analysis
    b) Accepting teacher’s words without question
    c) Evaluating and synthesizing information
    d) Relying only on intuition

c) Evaluating and synthesizing information

25. Which style involves avoiding interpretation and staying neutral to facts?

    a) Emotional
    b) Analytical
    c) Objective
    d) Negative

c) Objective