Evaluating Information
A claim, assertion, or conclusion is known as this.
What is a statement?
This gateway standard asks, “Could you elaborate further?”
What is clarity?
The objective of your thinking is called this element.
What is purpose?
This system of thinking is fast, instinctive, and emotional.
What is System 1?
thinking carefully about a subject without letting feelings or opinions influence you.
What is Critical Thinking?
This proposes a reason or premise for a conclusion
What is an argument?
Asking how we can check if something is true relates to this standard.
What is accuracy?
Determining whether you are asking the right thing refers to this element.
What is question?
This system of thinking is slow, logical, and deliberate.
What is System 2?
Critical thinkers do this to problems and questions so they are clear and precise.
What is Questioning?
Something true, objective, and verifiable is called this.
What is a fact?
Requesting more detailed information reflects this standard.
What is precision?
Checking sources for accuracy and completeness relates to this element.
What is information?
Bending beliefs to fit facts is known as this bias.
What is confirmation bias?
These two decision-making models are constantly used in critical thinking
What is PPSM/OODA models?
A belief that is subjective and cannot be verified is this.
What is an opinion?
Considering another point of view demonstrates this standard.
What is breadth?
Recognizing beliefs and values influencing thinking refers to this element.
What are assumptions?
When first impressions stick and influence judgment, this bias is occurring.
What is the halo effect?
Besides analyzing information, critical thinkers must do this effectively with others.
What is Communication?
This type of claim is true or false independently of what people think.
What is an objective claim?
Avoiding personal interests and ensuring justified thinking shows this standard.
What is fairness?
Considering possible outcomes and who they affect refers to this element.
What are implications?
Favoring your existing cultural or religious beliefs despite evidence is this bias.
What is belief perseverance?
This key skill allows critical thinkers to judge claims, arguments, and sources.
What is Evaluation?