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Which of the following is NOT a component of critical thinking?
Which of the following is NOT a component of critical thinking?
- Evaluating the evidence for alternative points of view
- Identifying other people's arguments
- Drawing conclusions based on good evidence and sensible assumptions (correct)
- Presenting a point of view in a structured, clear, well-reasoned way
What is a key aspect of critical thinking?
What is a key aspect of critical thinking?
- Synthesizing information
- Reflecting on issues in a structured way
- Weighing up opposing arguments and evidence fairly
- Identifying false or unfair assumptions (correct)
What does critical thinking involve in terms of opposing arguments?
What does critical thinking involve in terms of opposing arguments?
- Ignoring opposing arguments
- Drawing conclusions without considering opposing arguments
- Recognizing techniques used to make certain positions more appealing
- Evaluating the evidence for alternative points of view (correct)
What is the purpose of synthesizing information in critical thinking?
What is the purpose of synthesizing information in critical thinking?
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What is the role of authority in critical thinking?
What is the role of authority in critical thinking?
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