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Critical Thinking 101: Armchair Psychology Pitfalls

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What is armchair psychology?

A scientific method used to analyze behaviors

A form of physical exercise for the mind

A type of therapy that can be done from home

Diagnosing a behavior without actual expertise (correct)

Why can armchair psychology be a problem?

It is a professional practice

It can lead to accurate diagnoses

It can normalize sickness and exaggerate normal behaviors (correct)

It is universally accepted in the medical field

What is critical thinking defined as?

A passive way of interpreting behavior without reasoning

A process of actively and skillfully labeling behaviors

A static process that is the same for everyone

Conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information (correct)

Why is critical thinking not universal?

Because everyone has different perspectives and experiences Signup and view all the answers

Which type of thinking comprises the scientific method?

Critical thinking Signup and view all the answers

How does critical thinking vary?

It varies based on the quality and depth of an individual's experience Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of economic thinking?

Focusing on the choices people make Signup and view all the answers

Which approach is described as passive or indiscriminate in absorbing information?

Sponging Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of descriptive issues?

Describing or explaining phenomena without making judgments Signup and view all the answers

Which type of thinking involves questioning the basic beliefs of human nature and the distinction between appearance and reality?

Philosophical thinking Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of prescriptive issues?

Look for statements expressing preferences and values Signup and view all the answers

Which type of thinking focuses on logic, deduction, and induction?