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Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of a critical thinker?
Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of a critical thinker?
- Welcoming criticism
- Inflexibility (correct)
- Self-awareness
- Open-mindedness
What does critical thinking primarily involve?
What does critical thinking primarily involve?
- Evaluating information from observation and experience (correct)
- Collecting data without questioning
- Relying solely on emotional responses
- Believing opinions without skepticism
Socratic questioning is primarily associated with which aspect of critical thinking?
Socratic questioning is primarily associated with which aspect of critical thinking?
- Accepting commonly held beliefs
- Dismissing others' viewpoints
- Finding questions to ask (correct)
- Promoting creative thinking
Which of the following statements accurately describes critical thinking?
Which of the following statements accurately describes critical thinking?
Which philosopher is noted for the early development of critical thinking through questioning?
Which philosopher is noted for the early development of critical thinking through questioning?
What is the definition of thinking in psychology?
What is the definition of thinking in psychology?
Which type of thinking focuses on analyzing facts to prove or disprove hypotheses?
Which type of thinking focuses on analyzing facts to prove or disprove hypotheses?
Which type of thinking is described as the ability to produce new ideas or methods?
Which type of thinking is described as the ability to produce new ideas or methods?
What characteristic is primarily associated with critical thinking?
What characteristic is primarily associated with critical thinking?
Which type of thinking involves formulating and executing practical plans?
Which type of thinking involves formulating and executing practical plans?
What does critical thinking allow you to evaluate?
What does critical thinking allow you to evaluate?
What is NOT a type of thinking mentioned?
What is NOT a type of thinking mentioned?
Which type of thinking is primarily associated with the scientific method?
Which type of thinking is primarily associated with the scientific method?
Flashcards
Thinking (Psychology)
Thinking (Psychology)
The cognitive process of solving problems, making decisions, and understanding ideas. It involves mental activities like attention, perception, and memory.
Analytical Thinking
Analytical Thinking
Thinking that relies on analyzing facts to prove or disprove hypotheses.
Practical Thinking
Practical Thinking
Thinking in a practical or possible way to create a plan.
Scientific Thinking
Scientific Thinking
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Creative Thinking
Creative Thinking
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Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
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Critical Thinking Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
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Types of Thinking
Types of Thinking
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Critical Thinking Definition
Critical Thinking Definition
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Socratic Questioning
Socratic Questioning
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Critical Thinking Traits
Critical Thinking Traits
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Critical Thinking Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
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Critical Thinking History
Critical Thinking History
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Study Notes
Critical Thinking Lecture 1
- Lecture was on Introduction and Concepts of Critical Thinking
- Instructor: Dr. Ibrahim Abd Elhady
- Course: Alexandria National University Pharmacy Program
- Learning Outcomes for this lecture:
- Define the meaning of thinking
- Determine types of thinking
- Define the meaning of critical thinking
- Describe the history of critical thinking
- Describe characteristics of a critical thinker
What is Thinking?
- In psychology, thinking is a cognitive process
- Thinking helps solve problems, make decisions, and understand ideas
- Thinking includes mental activities: attention, perception, and memory
Types of Thinking
- There are five types of thinking:
- Analytical thinking
- Practical thinking
- Scientific thinking
- Creative thinking
- Critical thinking
Analytical Thinking
- Depends on analyzing facts
- Used to prove or disprove hypotheses
Practical Thinking
- Depends on thinking practically or in a possible way through a plan
Scientific Thinking
- Depends on thinking about scientific content and reasoning processes
Creative Thinking
- Ability to produce something new
- New solution to a problem
- New method
- New device
Critical Thinking
- Higher-order thinking
- Determining if a claim is true, false, or partially true/false
- Evaluating information gathered from observations, experiences, or reflections, guiding beliefs and actions
- Correct thinking to seek relevant and reliable knowledge about the world
- General term for a wide range of cognitive skills to identify, analyze, and evaluate arguments
Critical Thinking is Not:
- Negativity (it's not just criticism)
- Emotionless
- Creative thinking
- Just problem-solving; it's about finding questions to ask
Characteristics of a Critical Thinker
- Open-mindedness
- Insightful
- Self-aware
- Independent thinking
- Honest
- Welcome criticism
Critical Thinking Skills
- Analyzing
- Reasoning
- Evaluating
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
History of Critical Thinking
- Intellectual roots trace back to Socrates (2,500 years ago)
- Socrates used questioning to find if people could justify knowledge claims
- Socrates' questioning method is known as "Socratic Questioning"
- Plato and Aristotle built upon this, emphasizing that the way things appear can be different from actuality
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