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What does the word 'critical' mean in the context of critical thinking?
Balanced evaluation
What is critical thinking?
Actively evaluating reasoning and evidence
What does critical thinking involve according to the text?
Considering both negative and positive features
What is one of the learning goals after studying this chapter?
Identifying cognitive biases
What does critical thinking include besides evaluating reasoning and evidence?
Developing defensible knowledge and arguments ourselves
What does critical thinking consider?
Balanced evaluation of elements
What is a characteristic of those at the early stage of approach to knowledge?
They believe all questions have definite answers
What do individuals at an intermediate stage assume about answers?
All answers are equally valid
At the high stage in the approach to knowledge, what can be evaluated?
The strength of evidence supporting an answer
When does critical thinking happen according to the information provided?
Only at the high stage in the approach to knowledge
What is a characteristic of those at an intermediate stage in their approach to knowledge?
They believe all questions have definite answers
What do individuals at a high stage recognize about questions and possible answers?
They recognize that there are rarely 'right' answers
What is a characteristic of those at a high stage in the approach to knowledge?
They recognize that there are rarely 'right' answers
At what stage do individuals assume that even well-reasoned conclusions are best thought of as provisional?
High stage in the approach to knowledge
What can individuals do at a high stage in the approach to knowledge?
Recognize that some possible answers will be stronger than others
What do individuals at an early stage assume about finding 'right' answers?
Right answers can be found by asking an expert, reading a book, or uncovering 'true' data
Test your understanding of Chapter 2 'What is Critical Thinking' from the book 'Becoming a Critical Thinker' by Sarah Ivory. Explore concepts related to critical thinking, characterizing critical thinkers, and the improvement of thinking skills.
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