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What is the origin of the word 'critical'?
What is the origin of the word 'critical'?
- From the Spanish word 'crÃtico'
- From the Latin word 'criticus'
- From the French word 'critique'
- From the Greek word 'KRITIKOS' (correct)
What does critical thinking involve?
What does critical thinking involve?
- Evaluating, accessing, and judging (correct)
- Creating, imagining, and inventing
- Remembering, understanding, and applying
- Observing, describing, and classifying
Which of the following skills are NOT mentioned as skills that assist in developing critical thinking?
Which of the following skills are NOT mentioned as skills that assist in developing critical thinking?
- Memory recall (correct)
- Asking relevant questions
- Analytical skill
- Logical reasoning
How is critical thinking different from creative thinking?
How is critical thinking different from creative thinking?
What is critical thinking?
What is critical thinking?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a skill that assists in developing critical thinking?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a skill that assists in developing critical thinking?
Critical thinking involves which of the following?
Critical thinking involves which of the following?
What is the origin of the word 'critical'?
What is the origin of the word 'critical'?
How is critical thinking different from creative thinking?
How is critical thinking different from creative thinking?
What is critical thinking?
What is critical thinking?
Study Notes
Critical Thinking
- The origin of the word 'critical' is from the Greek word 'kritikos', meaning "able to discern".
- Critical thinking involves actively analyzing information, identifying patterns and biases, and developing well-supported arguments.
- Skills that assist in developing critical thinking include analysis, evaluation, and inference, but NOT curiosity.
- Critical thinking is different from creative thinking in that critical thinking involves evaluating information to form a judgment, whereas creative thinking involves generating new ideas.
- Critical thinking involves identifying and challenging assumptions, recognizing and avoiding logical fallacies, and considering multiple perspectives.
Note: Some of the questions had similar answers, so I condensed the information to avoid repetition.
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Description
This quiz explores the concept of critical thinking and its distinction from creative thinking. Participants are encouraged to discuss and present their own ideas, views, and definitions in a group setting. There are no right or wrong answers, as the focus is on understanding and defining the term "critical thinking."
