Definition
T\F
MCQ
Claim
100

Thinking only from your own point of view, ignoring others’ ideas or perspectives.

Sociocentrism

100

Egocentrism means thinking only from your own point of view.

True

100

Which of the following best describes egocentrism? 

a) Self-centred thinking that distorts reasoning

b) Accepting ideas without evidence

c) Following the crowd uncritically

d) Believing truth is relative to culture

a) Self-centred thinking that distorts reasoning

100

During a group project, one student insists their idea should be followed and refuses to consider alternatives. 

Which barrier to critical thinking is shown?

Egocentrism

200

What does Unwarranted Assumption mean?

Accepting something as true without enough evidence or proof

200

Sociocentrism is when someone assumes all sources on the internet are credible.

False

200

Which is an example of sociocentrism?

a) Believing exercise is important for health

b) Thinking your country’s customs are always superior

c) Believing something because it comforts you

d) Assuming a tall person plays basketball

b) Thinking your country’s customs are always superior

200

A person refuses to try food from another culture because they believe their own country’s traditions are superior.

  • Which barrier is illustrated here?

Sociocentrism

300

Define Relativistic Thinking?

The belief that all opinions are equally valid, even when some lack facts, evidence, or logic.

300

Unwarranted assumptions happen when people accept ideas without enough evidence.

True

300

3. Which barrier to critical thinking is shown by the statement: 'All politicians are corrupt.'

a) Egocentrism

b) Unwarranted Assumption (Stereotyping)

c) Wishful Thinking

d) Relativism

b) Unwarranted Assumption (Stereotyping)

300

After not receiving a reply to a message, someone concludes immediately that their friend is upset with them. 

Which barrier does this show?

Unwarranted Assumption

400

Which one of the critical thinking barrier mean "Believing something is true just because you want it to be, without evidence."

Wishful Thinking

400

Relativistic thinking treats all opinions as equally valid, even if they are not based on facts.

True

400

4. Subjectivism and cultural relativism are forms of which barrier?

a) Sociocentrism

b) Egocentrism

c) Relativistic Thinking

d) Wishful Thinking

c) Relativistic Thinking

400

n a science class, a student says, “Well, that might be true for you, but I see it differently, so both views are equally correct.”

  • Which barrier is being demonstrated?

Relativistic Thinking

500

Define Sociocentrism

Believing that one’s own group (nation, culture, team, etc.) is always right or superior to others.

500

Wishful thinking consider one of the strongest method of reasoning because it relies on hope and positivity.

False

500

5. Which of these best illustrates wishful thinking?

a) 'If it rains, the ground will be wet.'

b) 'Everyone in my group is smarter than outsiders.'

c) 'That argument must be wrong because it makes me uncomfortable.'

d) 'It won’t happen to me' before risky behavior

a) " If it rains, the ground will be wet"

500

A student walks into an exam without studying, telling themselves they will pass simply because they “feel confident.” 

Which barrier does this represent?

Wishful Thinking