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Critical Thinking Example in Everyday Life

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What is the author's opinion on running from the police with your pants down?

It is a wise decision in certain situations

It is considered critical thinking

It is not a sign of good thinking (correct)

It is a common practice among mortgage brokers

How does the author relate running from the police to financial decisions?

Both actions are based on sound judgment

Both actions require critical thinking

Both actions are unwise and irrational (correct)

Both actions are acceptable in specific scenarios

In the text, what does the author suggest about committing to mortgage payments beyond your capacity?

It is a responsible decision to take on more debt

It is akin to running from the police with your pants down (correct)

It is a common practice among financially savvy individuals

It is a clever financial strategy for long-term gain

What key point does the author make by mentioning mortgage brokers and insurance companies?

They encourage risky financial behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary issue with betting on people who commit to unmanageable mortgage payments?

It assumes they can handle financial stress well Signup and view all the answers

What is the main aim of critical thinking as described in the text?

Making wise decisions and correct conclusions Signup and view all the answers

What should critical thinking not be influenced by?

Temptation and bias Signup and view all the answers

How does the author view the role of emotion in critical thinking?

A hindrance to reaching correct conclusions Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main obstacles that critical thinking seeks to overcome?

Irrelevant considerations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a distraction that critical thinking should avoid?

Intelligence Signup and view all the answers

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Critical Thinking

Running from the police with pants down is an example of poor decision-making, lacking critical thinking.
Such poor decision-making is comparable to making unwise financial decisions, such as taking on mortgage payments that exceed one's earnings.
Critical thinking involves more than just reacting or acting impulsively.
The primary goal of critical thinking is to make wise decisions and arrive at correct conclusions.
Critical thinking aims to avoidsuccumbing to distractions, such as:
- Temptation
- Emotion
- Greed
- Irrelevant considerations
- Stupidity
- Bias
- Other similar obstacles

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Explore the significance of critical thinking through an example involving running from the police with pants on the ground and making risky financial decisions. Understand the importance of thinking critically in various situations.