Critical Thinking Definitions Part 2 - Flashcards in A Level and IB Critical Thinking

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Created by: Kristina Radonic
Created on: 06-04-09 11:57



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Across

1. Reasons from one possibility, through a series of events that are not properly or logically linked, to an extreme consequence. (8, 5)
6. To draw a conclusion; to consider what is implied by evidence. To decide what the next step is; what can be supported by the reasons or evidence. (5)
8. Ideas or facts which say exactly the opposite things. (13)

Down

2. This flaw misrepresents or distorts an opposing view in order to dismiss it. (5, 6)
3. Bringing together two or more different concepts and treating them as the same thing. (10)
4. A rule that can be applied in a range of circumstances beyond the immediate context of the argument. (9)
5. A form of argument that uses parallels between similar situations to persuade the audience to accept the conclusion. (7)
7. A word or phase that has more than one meaning and it is unclear which meaning is meant. (9)

Comments

Report Mon 11th January, 2010 @ 20:55

awesome :) useful for recapin!! thanks :D

heather osborne

Report Tue 23rd February, 2010 @ 10:31

THis was very interesting and as someone who may be asked to teach it a lot less intimidating than I had originally imagined

Report Wed 19th May, 2010 @ 12:13

NOW I know where I'm going wrong! Thanks!!! :)

Report Thu 20th May, 2010 @ 08:34

Yay ! 100%!

this was a quick and very effective method of revision. Thank you so much!

Report Fri 18th May, 2012 @ 09:13

thanks :) it's a great quiz!! now i know what i need to revise!

Veronica Kelsey

Report Fri 25th May, 2012 @ 08:42

so helpful! :D

Report Sun 27th May, 2012 @ 15:25

100%! really useful in understanding each flaw! :D

Report Mon 28th May, 2012 @ 18:49

very useful, although some definitions aren't described very clearly, but still very good!

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