Father of Modern Critical Thinking Quiz

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Who is known as the father of modern critical thinking?

John Dewey (correct)
David Hume
Aristotle
Immanuel Kant

What is the purpose of the Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal?

To measure cognitive abilities and memory retention
psychological test to assess a person's critical thinking skills (correct)
To evaluate emotional intelligence
To determine a person's leadership qualities

What are the main components of critical thinking? (Select all that apply)

Analyzing, interpreting, inferring, explaining, evaluation, self-regulation

Helpful attitudes in critical thinking?

Skepticism, intellectual courage, open-mindedness, intellectual humility. Signup and view all the answers

Barriers to critical thinking?

Egocentrism, sociocentrism, unwarranted assumptions, stereotypes, relatavistic thinking, wishful thinking. Signup and view all the answers

Universal standards of critical thinking?

Relevance, depth, breadth, logic, significance, fairness, clarity, accuracy & precision. Signup and view all the answers

What are the 8 Elements of Thought?

Purpose, question at issue, information, interpretation & inferences, concepts, assumptions, implications and consequences, point of view. Signup and view all the answers

Implications follow from_, consequences follow from ____.

thought, actions Signup and view all the answers

What term is defined as an abstract idea or a general notion that represents something in our mind?

Concept (A) Signup and view all the answers

Critical _ & critical _ are tied to critical thinking.

reading, listening Signup and view all the answers

Father of modern critical thinking

John Dewey is considered the father of modern critical thinking.

Watson-Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal

A psychological test measuring critical thinking skills.