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?

<p>Because everyone has different perspectives and experiences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of thinking comprises the scientific method?

<p>Critical thinking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does critical thinking vary?

<p>It varies based on the quality and depth of an individual's experience (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of economic thinking?

<p>Focusing on the choices people make (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Sponging (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of descriptive issues?

<p>Describing or explaining phenomena without making judgments (C)</p> 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?

<p>Philosophical thinking (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of prescriptive issues?

<p>Look for statements expressing preferences and values (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Philosophical thinking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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