Standards of Critical Thinking
To express thoughts in an understanding way
Clarity
Evaluates options
compares different choices
selects the most logical and beneficial one.
Better decision-making
past experiences, beliefs, or habits prevent fair and objective thinking
Personal biases
Approaching thinking without bias or favouritism
Fairness
To think and express more clearly
Supporting opinions with evidence, examples, or logical reasons
Improved communication
Can override logical thinking
Emotional influence
Addresses complexity rather than oversimplifying
Depth
To form their own opinions
Question information
Better confidence and self-reliance
Greater independence
inaccurate or harmful
Lack of knowledge
Considers multiple perspectives and disciplines for full scope
Breadth
To analyze information carefully
Identify errors or weaknesses
Higher quality work
Better academic and workplace performance
Ignore new information
Overconfidence