Which is NOT a good definition for critical thinking?

What kind of logical fallacy is this? “Sara doesn’t think uniforms should be mandatory, but she’s always breaking school rules, so her opinion doesn’t count.”

 A reading about the steps to build a birdhouse would most likely use which pattern?

What is the best way to identify a pattern of organization?

Recognizing the pattern of organization in a reading can help you make better predictions about what will come next in a text.

Which pattern of organization answers the question “What are the steps?”

“The local high school sends a letter to parents telling them that panic buttons have now been added to every classroom so that teachers can easily call security.” What inference can you reasonably make based on this statement?

“The leaves danced in the wind.” What is this an example of?

High school students should not be required to take math after their second year.

The goal of nonassertive behavior is to avoid conflict and tension, and it is often accompanied by statements like “Don’t make waves” or “I don’t want any trouble.” Unfortunately, those who are prone to nonassertive behavior frequently do not get what they want. The goal of assertive behavior, in contrast, is to directly and honestly communicate one’s desires and wishes. A person who is assertive takes action rather than just thinking about it and usually ends up satisfied with the results.