Defining Critical Thinking
Guiding Elements
of Critical Thinking
Describing a Critical Thinker
Obstacles to Good Critical Thinking
Thinking Critically at Work
100
Results in well-reasoned judgments and decisions about what to think, believe or do.
What is "Critical Thinking"?
100
This includes facts, data, evidence and experiences.
What is Information
100
This is done by identifying and eliminating predispositions and false assumptions.
What is Think open-mindedly about information?
100
This can result when the ideas, beliefs or viewpoints being analyzed counter those held by an individual.
What is an unwillingness to listen?
100
Gathering relevant information, asking the right questions and being able to differentiate between fact and assumption
What is critical thinking skills?
200
To resolve an issue or answer a question
What is the purpose of Critical Thinking?
200
These are learned from the reasoned analysis.
What is Implications
200
The tendency to think in terms of absolutes, such right and wrong or true and false.
What is black and white thinking?
300
Intellectual, methodical and disciplined.
What are methods of Critical Thinking?
300
Thoughts or opinions already formed about a subject and generally includes assumptions, beliefs and points of view
What is Predispositions
300
This could negatively impact one's ability to think critically.
What is lack of respect for reason?
400
This should be logical, objective, reasonable and fair.
What is the interpretation of information.
400
These give information meaning and flow logically from the evidence.
What is Inferences
400
When________guides the thought process, it's hard for reason, logic or fairness to prevail.
What is arrogance?
500
Encourages individuals to think for themselves
What is Critical Thinking?
500
These need to be used to interpret the information accurately and to truly understand the question or issue.
What is Framing Concepts
500
_______can inhibit the effectiveness of critical thinking.
What is laziness?
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