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What is the first step in the process of critical thinking?
What is the first step in the process of critical thinking?
Which type of information may a critical thinker look for when gathering relevant data?
Which type of information may a critical thinker look for when gathering relevant data?
What is a key activity during the 'Analyzing Your Findings' stage of critical thinking?
What is a key activity during the 'Analyzing Your Findings' stage of critical thinking?
What should a critical thinker consider when examining the source of information?
What should a critical thinker consider when examining the source of information?
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In the critical thinking process, what does it mean to ask 'Is this the real problem, or is it part of a larger one'?
In the critical thinking process, what does it mean to ask 'Is this the real problem, or is it part of a larger one'?
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What is an essential step in the critical thinking process, according to the text?
What is an essential step in the critical thinking process, according to the text?
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Why is it important to communicate the process used to arrive at a conclusion, as mentioned in the text?
Why is it important to communicate the process used to arrive at a conclusion, as mentioned in the text?
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What is the purpose of self-reflection in the critical thinking process?
What is the purpose of self-reflection in the critical thinking process?
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Why is it important to determine what data is most significant for a specific situation?
Why is it important to determine what data is most significant for a specific situation?
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How does considering various points of view enhance the critical thinking process?
How does considering various points of view enhance the critical thinking process?
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It's important to consider only the data that aligns with your own point of view.
It's important to consider only the data that aligns with your own point of view.
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Communicating findings and the process used to arrive at a conclusion is not a critical part of the critical thinking process.
Communicating findings and the process used to arrive at a conclusion is not a critical part of the critical thinking process.
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Self-reflection has little impact on strengthening critical thinking abilities.
Self-reflection has little impact on strengthening critical thinking abilities.
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Being single-minded about a solution may help in considering other points of view.
Being single-minded about a solution may help in considering other points of view.
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It is recommended to disregard irrelevant or extraneous information when determining what’s most important in a specific situation.
It is recommended to disregard irrelevant or extraneous information when determining what’s most important in a specific situation.
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A critical thinker does not need to clearly understand the situation before rushing to judgment or action.
A critical thinker does not need to clearly understand the situation before rushing to judgment or action.
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The 'Analyzing Your Findings' stage of critical thinking involves examining the source of information to determine its trustworthiness and potential bias.
The 'Analyzing Your Findings' stage of critical thinking involves examining the source of information to determine its trustworthiness and potential bias.
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When gathering relevant data, a critical thinker should only look for information that aligns with their own opinions and beliefs.
When gathering relevant data, a critical thinker should only look for information that aligns with their own opinions and beliefs.
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Asking 'What are the core issues that I need to address?' is a key activity during the 'Identify the Problem' stage of critical thinking.
Asking 'What are the core issues that I need to address?' is a key activity during the 'Identify the Problem' stage of critical thinking.
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It is not important to consider the age of the information when analyzing findings in the critical thinking process.
It is not important to consider the age of the information when analyzing findings in the critical thinking process.
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