Critical Thinking

Kent tries to identify the fallacies used by the authors in their editorial.

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It involves a series of complex thought processes which allows you to make reasoned judgements, assess the way you think, and solve problems effectively.

This level focuses on breaking down ideas into parts and realting these parts to one another.

It refers to making judgements on the value and validity of ideas and events.

It is the system that classifies the levels of thinking important for learning.

Which of these is NOT a definition of critical thinking?

• Clear, rational, disciplined, and systematic thought.

• Always trying to find something to criticise.

• Thinking which is open minded and informed by evidence.

• Reflective thinking aimed at deciding what to believe or do.

Which is a judgment (Urteilsbildung), not a fact?

• ...you'll never see it done better.

• ...it said so in a review in the 20 Minuten.

• ...it won a Tony award on Broadway.

• ...92% of audience members interviewed after the show agreed.

Which of the following best defines 'critical thinking'?

• The ability to memorize facts quickly

• The process of analyzing and evaluating information

• The skill of writing essays

• The art of public speaking

What is the primary goal of critical thinking?

• To memorize information

• To accept information as it is

• To evaluate and improve one's own thinking

• To argue with others

Which of the following is NOT a component of critical thinking?

• Analyzing arguments

• Making assumptions without evidence

• Evaluating evidence

• Drawing conclusions