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What does a 'well-cultivated critical thinker' do?
What does a 'well-cultivated critical thinker' do?
- Uses only logic to determine relevance of information.
- Raises vital questions and problems, formulating them clearly and precisely. (correct)
- Criticizes solutions and alternatives suggested by others.
- Implements solutions to complex problems only as an individual.
How does one effectively work with others in figuring out solutions to complex problems?
How does one effectively work with others in figuring out solutions to complex problems?
- Thinks open-mindedly.
- Raises questions.
- Communicates. (correct)
- Gathers information.
Which of the following are components of critical thinking?
Which of the following are components of critical thinking?
- Implications, depth and breadth.
- Question, information and conclusion(s).
- Significance, logic and fairness.
- Analytic, evaluative, and creative. (correct)
Critical thinking adds what level of thinking to ordinary thinking?
Critical thinking adds what level of thinking to ordinary thinking?
What is second-order thinking?
What is second-order thinking?
Which of the following is not a definition of critical thinking?
Which of the following is not a definition of critical thinking?
To analyze thinking, one should identify its purpose, question, information, conclusion(s), assumptions, and...
To analyze thinking, one should identify its purpose, question, information, conclusion(s), assumptions, and...
To assess thinking, one should check it for clarity, accuracy, relevance, depth, breadth, and...
To assess thinking, one should check it for clarity, accuracy, relevance, depth, breadth, and...
Why is critical thinking so important?
Why is critical thinking so important?
...is self-directed, self-disciplined, self-monitored, and self-corrective thinking.
...is self-directed, self-disciplined, self-monitored, and self-corrective thinking.
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Critical Thinking Characteristics
- A well-cultivated critical thinker figures out solutions to complex problems by effectively working with others.
Components of Critical Thinking
- Purpose
- Question
- Information
- Conclusion(s)
- Assumptions
- Point of view
Thinking Levels
- Critical thinking adds a higher level of thinking to ordinary thinking.
Second-Order Thinking
- Second-order thinking involves thinking about thinking.
Assessing Thinking
- To assess thinking, check it for:
- Clarity
- Accuracy
- Relevance
- Depth
- Breadth
Importance of Critical Thinking
- Critical thinking is important because it is self-directed, self-disciplined, self-monitored, and self-corrective thinking.
Definition of Critical Thinking
- Critical thinking is not defined as simply "thinking a lot" or "thinking quickly".
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