ATI CRITICAL THINKING EXAM |
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS RATED A+ | 2024/2025
GUIDE
Explanation question 1: A teacher believes strongly that students should
not receive extra credit for written assignments, regardless of how well
they are written. However, she gave extra credit to a student who had
been ill, but turned in an extraordinary paper. How can this contradiction
be best explained? The teacher:
a. felt sorry for the student because of the students recent illness
b. valued the quality of the students work more than her belief
c. was afraid other students would think poorly of her
d. has difficulty upholding her belief system
B is the correct answer.
a is incorrect because feeling sorry does not justify
c is incorrect because being afraid does not justify
d is incorrect because it does not show she is unable to uphold her
beliefs
,Explanation question 2: It is a hot summer day. A 6 year old child has
been playing outside and riding her bike. When she comes in for lunch
her face is red and she is warm and fussy. Her temp is normal. Which
best explains what is happening to the child. The child:
a. is hungry and tired
b. is showing early signs or illness or infection
c. may be responding to weather and activity.
d. needs immediate medical care
the correct answer is c
a - there is no information to support
b-no information to support
d-no data to support this need
Self-regulation questions are looking for you to:
- Correct Answer - -examine one views with sensitivity to the possible
influence of personal bias or self-interest.
Self-regulation question 1: You are trying to make a decision about the
best policy to implement regards sick leave for your staff. In order to
make the best decision, you should:
a. implement the policy that most closely resembles that of a nearby
company
b. consider the costs and benefits to both the company and employees
,c. choose the policy that costs the company the least amount of money
d. find out which policy is favored by the majority of employees
the correct answer is b
a- does not show impartial judgement
c-does not show impartial judgement
d-only shows impartial judgment to employees not company
Self-regulation question 1: 2 students have applied for selection for
residency in a college dorm, but there is only one space for one student.
In order for the dorm admission to make the best choice, the counselor
should:
a. choose the student with an ethnic background similar to those already
living there
b. allow students currently living there to pick
c. use past personal experience with similar students to guide them
d. consider each applicant using the same set of selection criteria
correct answer is d
a is incorrect because racial bias
b is incorrect because students will be bias
c is incorrect because personal bias
Six friends are seated in a restaurant across a rectangular table. There
are 3 chairs on each side. Adam and Dorky do not have anyone sitting
, on their right and Clyde and Benjamin do not have anyone sitting on
their left. Adam and Benjamin are not sitting on the same side of the
table.
If Ethan is not sitting next to Dorky, who is seated immediately to the left
of Felix?
a. Benjamin
b. Dorky
c. Adam
d. Cyde
If i go down to the pond today, the only birds I will see are swans. What
is the best assumption?
a. There will be no ducks at the pond.
b. All swans are white
c. There will be swans at the pond today.
Correct answer is A.
b-no color is stated
c-does not say there will always be swans.
Scientific studies have discovered a link between chewing gum and
better performance when it comes to tests. Research shows that this is
because the act of chewing gum correlates with heightened activity in
the hippocampus- the region of the brain which handles memory. When
activity in the hippocampus is increases, it appears though the ability to
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller nursehailey. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
