and Answers.
critical thinking process - Answer to:
take in information
ask questions about information
draw conclusions based on questions asked
use what you learn
evaluate your results
habits that develop critical thinking - Answer restrain emotions - identify personal biases
look at things differently - perspectives, open-minded
analyze questions - clarify facts, what is being asked
ask questions - curiosity, increase knowledge
solving problems - identify actual problem, more than one possible solution (brainstorming),
identify expected outcome
distinguish fact from fiction - can be objectively proven/verified. assumptions; reliance on
authority
seek truth in argument/persuation - reliance on authority, develop objective and logical
arguments
characteristics and attitudes (of a critical thinker) - Answer confidence
independent thinking
fairness
responsibility and authority
discipline
perseverance
creativity
curiosity
integrity
humility
aspects of critical thinking - Answer reflection
intuition
, intuition - Answer the direct understanding of particulars in a situation without conscious
deliberation
inner sense that something is so
acts as a trigger, sparking analytical processes, conscious search for answers
a red flag - signals a need to know more
implementing critical thinking - Answer anticipate questions others might ask
anticipate what's next
look for ways to improve
ask someone else - get a second opinion
replace "Idk" with "Let's find out"
turn errors into learning opportunities
barriers of critical thinking - Answer personal beliefs
resistance to change
wishful thinking/avoidance
ethnocentricity (stereotyping)
reliance on authority
creative thinking - Answer creating something new out of existing resources
imagination and innovation
associated with critical thinking
traits of creative and critical thinkers - Answer compassion
courage
truth
dreams
risk taking
innovation
competition
individuality
thinking
curiosity
perseverance
humility