US High School Psychology Practice Exam

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Which of the following statements about critical thinking is false?

It promotes reliable conclusions.
It seeks to clarify thoughts.
It increases the likelihood of unbiased conclusions.
It increases the likelihood of conclusions based on unreliable beliefs.

The correct answer is: It increases the likelihood of conclusions based on unreliable beliefs.

The statement indicating that critical thinking increases the likelihood of conclusions based on unreliable beliefs is incorrect because critical thinking fundamentally aims to enhance our reasoning processes and ensure that conclusions are drawn from well-supported and reliable sources of information. Critical thinking involves skeptical inquiry, self-reflection, and systematic evaluation of evidence. Its purpose is to clarify thoughts, promote reliable conclusions, and diminish biases. Therefore, when one practices critical thinking effectively, it leads to conclusions that are well-founded and based on credible beliefs rather than unreliable ones.