Introduction to Critical Thinking

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What is the origin of the word 'critical' in critical thinking?

  • It comes from the Greek word 'KRITIKOS' (correct)
  • It comes from the Spanish word 'crítico'
  • It comes from the Latin word 'criticus'
  • It comes from the French word 'critique'

What are some skills that assist in developing critical thinking?

  • Analytical skills and logical reasoning (correct)
  • Imagination and creativity
  • Memorization and repetition
  • Listening skills and note-taking

What is the main focus of critical thinking?

  • Acquiring and interpreting information
  • Solving problems and making decisions
  • Evaluating and judging information (correct)
  • Differentiating and discriminating information

What is the difference between critical thinking and creative thinking?

<p>Critical thinking focuses on logic, while creative thinking focuses on imagination (C)</p>
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What does critical thinking involve?

<p>Interpreting and communicating ideas (C)</p>
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According to John Dewey, how do we learn?

<p>We learn from reflecting on experience (D)</p>
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What is reflective thinking?

<p>A process of receiving information from external resources (B)</p>
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What does John Dewey's concept of reflective thinking emphasize?

<p>Open-mindedness and continuous learning (D)</p>
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Who is known as the father of the modern critical thinking tradition?

<p>John Dewey (B)</p>
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What is the purpose of reflective thinking according to John Dewey?

<p>To navigate the complexities of life and society effectively (C)</p>
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