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What is a key component of critical thinking?
What is a key component of critical thinking?
- Relying on the opinions of others
- Accepting information at face value
- Engaging in reflective and independent thinking (correct)
- Making decisions based solely on emotions
Critical thinking only focuses on the product of reasoning, not the process.
Critical thinking only focuses on the product of reasoning, not the process.
False (B)
Name one situation where critical thinking could be applied in daily life.
Name one situation where critical thinking could be applied in daily life.
Evaluating whether to buy a used car.
Critical thinking requires careful examination and __________ of beliefs and actions.
Critical thinking requires careful examination and __________ of beliefs and actions.
Match the following concepts to their definitions:
Match the following concepts to their definitions:
What assumption does Ahmed make about the salesperson?
What assumption does Ahmed make about the salesperson?
Critical thinking can be developed through practice and education.
Critical thinking can be developed through practice and education.
What does Ahmed lack that affects his car buying decision?
What does Ahmed lack that affects his car buying decision?
What is one of the attitudes important for critical thinking?
What is one of the attitudes important for critical thinking?
Intellectual humility is the willingness to accept that one might not know everything.
Intellectual humility is the willingness to accept that one might not know everything.
What strategy did Ahmed use to ensure he made a wise decision about purchasing a vehicle?
What strategy did Ahmed use to ensure he made a wise decision about purchasing a vehicle?
________ thinking is a bias that results in believing something just because one wishes it to be true.
________ thinking is a bias that results in believing something just because one wishes it to be true.
Match the barrier to critical thinking with its solution:
Match the barrier to critical thinking with its solution:
Which of the following best describes conformity?
Which of the following best describes conformity?
Laziness can prevent an individual from engaging in critical thinking processes.
Laziness can prevent an individual from engaging in critical thinking processes.
What is the solution to ignorance?
What is the solution to ignorance?
Flashcards
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
A thoughtful approach that involves carefully evaluating information, considering different perspectives, and seeking out reliable sources to make informed decisions.
Ignorance
Ignorance
A state of not knowing or understanding something. It's the lack of knowledge or information.
Wishful Thinking
Wishful Thinking
The act of believing something because you wish it were true, even if the evidence doesn't support it.
Conformity
Conformity
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Laziness
Laziness
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Critical Thinking Process
Critical Thinking Process
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Halo Effect
Halo Effect
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Bias
Bias
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Source Evaluation
Source Evaluation
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Fact vs. Opinion
Fact vs. Opinion
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Reasoning
Reasoning
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Information Evaluation
Information Evaluation
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Study Notes
Critical Thinking Introduction
- Critical thinking is the ability to engage in reflective and independent thinking, and being able to think clearly and rationally.
- Critical thinking involves the careful examination and evaluation of beliefs and actions, requiring attention to the reasoning process, not just the conclusion.
- An important critical thinking skill is to be open-minded.
- Another critical thinking skill is intellectual humility.
Exercise 1
- There is an exercise to define critical thinking.
- There is an exercise asking why we study critical thinking.
Exercise 2
- Ahmed is considering buying a used car.
- He wants a reliable car for a new job.
- A salesperson gives Ahmed information about the car.
Case 1
- Ahmed trusts the salesperson because the salesperson looks professional and competent.
- Ahmed buys the car based on the salesperson's information without further research.
Case 2
- Ahmed is cautious about the salesperson's claims.
- He consults an expert mechanic.
- He checks comparable car prices.
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