Charles Taylor (1982) Definition of Critical Thinking
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of critical thinking?

  • Critically evaluating the arguments and beliefs of others
  • Developing and defending one's own well-supported arguments and beliefs
  • Relying on incorrect sources (correct)
  • Using the rules of logic and reasoning to organize thoughts

    • Which level of Bloom's Taxonomy of Learning Objectives does the text suggest critical thinking involves?

  • Knowledge
  • Comprehension
  • Application
  • Analysis, Synthesis, and Evaluation (correct)

    • Which of the following is a benefit of critical thinking in the workplace?

  • Encourages open-mindedness to change and aids in being more analytical in solving problems (correct)
  • Aids in the development of autonomous thinkers capable of examining their assumptions, dogmas, and prejudices
  • Promotes an informed and concerned citizenry capable of making good decisions on important social, political, and economic issues
  • Helps us to avoid making foolish personal decisions

    • Which of the following is identified in the text as a 'barrier' to critical thinking?

    <p>Confusing Appreciation with sanctification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Critical thinking involves which of the following?

    <p>Judgment on the part of the individual who practices it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is identified in the text as a benefit of critical thinking in daily life?

    <p>Promotes an informed and concerned citizenry capable of making good decisions on important social, political, and economic issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in the critical thinking process?

    <p>Identifying the situation or problem as well as the factors that may influence it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of critical thinkers?

    <p>Striving for understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Bloom's Taxonomy primarily used for?

    <p>Categorizing levels of learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Higher-Order Thinking refer to?

    <p>Evaluating information and making judgments based on it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ability is highlighted as key in evaluating arguments about an issue?

    <p>Independent research ability or verification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do critical thinkers do regarding extreme views?

    <p>Recognize that they are seldom correct</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a critical thinker?

    <p>Accepting information at face value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Bloom's Taxonomy, which level of thinking is associated with critical thinking?

    <p>Analyzing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences critical thinking?

    <p>Memorization skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a higher-order thinking skill?

    <p>Evaluating arguments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between critical thinking, problem-solving, and creative thinking?

    <p>They are highly correlated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a situation where critical thinking can be applied?

    <p>Solving mathematical equations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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