Characteristics of a Critical Thinker
Allows a critical thinker to evaluate the viewpoints equally. Enables them to consider opposing points of view and understand new ideas before fully accepting or rejecting them. This key-term is represented by the statement above.
What is fair-mindedness
This problem solving technique involves testing any number of solutions until one is found that solves a particular problem.
What is trial-and-error problem solving
These can be a great tool for learning new material or reviewing information, with a term on one side of the card and the definition of the other side
What are flashcards
A good study area needs to be sufficient in this, which can be controlled. Too much of this will make your eyes hurt, while too little will force you to strain your eyes
What is lighting
A critical thinker should pay special attention to these types of prints when reading out of a textbook. These words may be vocabulary words or key terms that will add to the reader's understanding of the topic.
What are bold and italicized print
A critical thinker always questions the best way to accomplish any task by taking a unique approach to some cases. This key-term describes the statement above.
What is creativity
This problem solving technique consists of seven steps
What is scientific problem solving
This is a strategy for learning which involves making links between familiar items and new information
What is making associations
This adjustable aspect of a study area can cause a person to be too cold or too hot, which can cause heat stress.
What is temperature
This is the stage where a person takes in information without yet knowing what it means.
What is the reception phase
Critical thinkers believe that well-reasoned thinking will lead to trustworthy conclusions, so they have this in the reasoning process. This key-term is represented by the statement above
What is confidence
This is the first step of basic problem solving approach
What is identifying the problem
This term describes words created from the first letter of each word in a phrase or each item on a list
What is an acronym
Rather than music, some people like this, such as a bubbling fountain or the hum of an electric fan.
What is white noise
This phase of learning information allows the brain to recognize the information as important or unimportant
What is the selection phase
A critical thinker will admit what they don't know and seek help from other colleagues and doctors with more experience. This key-term is represented by the statement above
What is humility
This problem solving technique is used when a person instinctively, without logical thinking, identifies a solution to a problem based on its similarity or dissimilarity to other problems
What is intuitive problem solving
Strategies for learning are important for new information to be stored here.
What is long-term memory
It is essential that group members in a study group do this, which is when members take turns instructing the group.
What is alternating instruction
This term describes how the brain stores and retrieves information from short-term and long-term memory
What is working memory
This is the ability to think for yourself and reach your own conclusions. Critical thinkers that possess this trait are committed to analyzing and evaluating beliefs and values; they do not simply accept established ways of doing things. This key-term is represented by the statement above
What is autonomy
This is a way to collect data using the basic problem solving approach, which encourages people to generate creative thoughts spontaneously, without stopping to analyze each idea. There is no criticism of proposed ideas.
What is brainstorming
These are phrases or sentences created from the first letter of each item on a list
What are acrostics
This is the ideal temperature range for a good study area.
What is 65-70 degrees Fahrenheit
Information stored in short-memory can last as little as these many seconds.
What is 15 seconds