Critical Thinking Basics: Lecture 1

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What does critical thinking involve?

Listening attentively

Making informed decisions (correct)

Avoiding problem-solving

Recalling information

How is human thinking described in the text?

Unrelated to past experiences

Objective and explicit

Influenced by personal experiences (correct)

Not affected by emotions

What cognitive abilities are involved in thinking?

Visual acuity

Only decision-making

Physical strength

Perception, memory, attention, reasoning (correct)

Why is critical thinking important in today's world?

To make sound decisions in complex situations Signup and view all the answers

Which type of thinking involves reasoning based on evidence, logic, and sound argumentation?

Critical Thinking Signup and view all the answers

How is thinking shaped according to the text?

By interactions with the environment and learning from past experiences Signup and view all the answers

What kind of thinking involves tasks like observing, remembering, understanding, and applying knowledge?

Basic/Lower-Level Thinking Signup and view all the answers

Which type of thinking involves the selection of appropriate treatment options based on the diagnosis and patient factors?

Therapeutic Thinking Signup and view all the answers

What is a common thinking error characterized by seeking information that confirms preexisting beliefs and ignoring contradictory evidence?

Confirmation Bias Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of critical thinking emphasizes coherence and thorough exploration of ideas and concepts?

Consistency and Depth Signup and view all the answers

Critical Thinking Basics: Lecture 1

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Questions and Answers

What does critical thinking involve?

How is human thinking described in the text?

What cognitive abilities are involved in thinking?

Why is critical thinking important in today's world?

Which type of thinking involves reasoning based on evidence, logic, and sound argumentation?

How is thinking shaped according to the text?

What kind of thinking involves tasks like observing, remembering, understanding, and applying knowledge?

Which type of thinking involves the selection of appropriate treatment options based on the diagnosis and patient factors?

What is a common thinking error characterized by seeking information that confirms preexisting beliefs and ignoring contradictory evidence?

Which aspect of critical thinking emphasizes coherence and thorough exploration of ideas and concepts?

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