CRT Midterm
How many steps are there to Critical Thinking according to the textbook?
8
Critical thinking is a continuous process of evaluating information, formulating opinions based on facts,and applying learning to effectively solve problems and make sound decisions
True or False
True
What is the anagram for external barriers? and what do they stand for?
FFTM
Family, Friends, Teachers and Media
Which historic battle does Cinco de Mayo celebrate?
La
hich historic battle does Cinco de Mayo celebrate?
La Puebla
Veracruz
The Alamo
Puebla
Veracruz
What is the anagram for internal barriers? and what do they stand for?
Internal Barriers to Critical Thinking
oRationalizing
oEmotions
oStubbornness
oBiases
Your state of mind, physical health, and the amount of stress you experience can negatively impact your ability to think critically. But none of these are as consequential as your emotions when it comes to hindering your development as a critical thinker.
True or False
True
Dr. Ridel suggests that you can modify the following internal barriers to critical thinking:
a Critical thinking, puppeteers, biases, thoughts
b Rationalizing, Emotions, Stubborness, Biases
c Social Media, Emotions, Delays, Procrastination
d Rationalizing, Messengers, Emotions, Social Media
b Rationalizing, Emotions, Stubborness, Biases
Please explain the following formulas
E > R =BO
R > E =GO
E > R =BO
“E” (Emotions) over “R” (Reason) leads to BO (Bad Outcomes)
R > E =GO
“R” (Reason) over “E” (Emotions) leads to GO (Good Outcomes)
Social Media, including Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Word Press, LinkedIn, YouTube, Yelp, and MOOC's provides opportunities to develop critical thinking skills.
True or false
True
Dr. Ridel identifies three potential "Knights in Shining Armor" that might keep misinformation and uninformed, disingenous messengers at bay (away). These include:
a LinkedIn, Facebook, Snapchat
b Twitter, Facebook, Google+
c Traditional Media, Government, Social Media
d TV, Facebook, World News
d TV, Facebook, World News
c Traditional Media, Government, Social Media
External barriers are the same as "shaping agents" which may have hindered you from critical thinking.
True or False
True