GAT GAT Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Question 1

Which reasoning strategy involves drawing a specific conclusion from a general principle?

Accepted Answer

Deductive reasoning

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Inductive reasoning

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Abductive reasoning

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Analogical reasoning

Question 2

On the GAT, when a question asks you to identify a logical flaw in an argument, you are being tested on your ability to:

Accepted Answer

Detect invalid inferences

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Recall memorized facts

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Summarize the passage

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Calculate a numerical answer

Question 3

A student reads: 'All registered nurses passed the licensing exam; Maria is a registered nurse; therefore Maria passed the licensing exam.' This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A valid syllogism

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A logical fallacy

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Circular reasoning

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A false analogy

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'confirmation bias' as it relates to critical thinking on the GAT?

Accepted Answer

Seeking only evidence that supports a pre-existing belief

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Weighing all available evidence equally

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Rejecting all evidence without proof

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Relying solely on authoritative sources

Question 5

When solving a multi-step problem on the GAT, which step should come first?

Accepted Answer

Identify and understand what is being asked

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Calculate the answer immediately

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Choose the most complex formula

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Eliminate all answer choices at once

Question 6

Which term describes the error of assuming that because two events are correlated, one must cause the other?

Accepted Answer

Post hoc ergo propter hoc

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Ad hominem

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False dichotomy

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Straw man