The Nature of Critical Thinking

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What is critical thinking?

  • The capacity to accept all information without validation
  • Following opinions of other people without questioning
  • The ability to think independently and reflect on thoughts objectively (correct)
  • Relying solely on intuition and instinct for problem-solving

How does a critical thinker approach presented information?

  • As absolute truth without the need for validation
  • As general facts that are not open to argument
  • As valid information based on the quantity of proponents
  • As an assumption, opinion, or guess unless proven with proper research or evidences (correct)

What is the role of logical reasoning in critical thinking?

  • It hinders the process of critical thinking
  • It goes hand in hand with critical thinking all the time (correct)
  • It is unnecessary in critical thinking
  • It is only important in certain situations

How does a critical thinker approach problems?

<p>Identify, analyze, and solve problems systematically rather than by intuition or instinct (D)</p>
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What basis does a critical thinker use to accept information?

<p>Based on quality rather than quantity of proponents (A)</p>
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