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Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of a critical thinker?
What does critical thinking primarily involve?
Socratic questioning is primarily associated with which aspect of critical thinking?
Which of the following statements accurately describes critical thinking?
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Which philosopher is noted for the early development of critical thinking through questioning?
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What is the definition of thinking in psychology?
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Which type of thinking focuses on analyzing facts to prove or disprove hypotheses?
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Which type of thinking is described as the ability to produce new ideas or methods?
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What characteristic is primarily associated with critical thinking?
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Which type of thinking involves formulating and executing practical plans?
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What does critical thinking allow you to evaluate?
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What is NOT a type of thinking mentioned?
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Which type of thinking is primarily associated with the scientific method?
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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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Explore the foundational concepts of critical thinking in this engaging lecture. Led by Dr. Ibrahim Abd Elhady at Alexandria National University, this session covers the definition of thinking, types of thinking, and the characteristics of effective critical thinkers. Join to enhance your understanding of this essential cognitive process.
