Critical Thinking

What is the difference between FIRST-ORDER and SECOND-ORDER thinking?

• First-order thinking is spontaneous, while Second-order thinking is analyzed and critical

• First-order thinking is the most important, while Second-order thinking is less important

Asking questions is essential to becoming a critical thinker

• Ture

• False

Gathering additional information before reaching a conclusion isn’t important for critical thinking

• True

• False

4. Which of the following does a critical thinker need to do?

• Base conclusions on First-order thinking

• Think open-mindedly

Critical thinking is necessary when writing essays, taking exams, choosing your major and applying for a job.

• True

• False

Fair-mindedness is when you learn to see the mistakes in your own thinking and in the thinking of others.

• True

• False

Being fair-minded requires ALL of the following EXCEPT:

• Integrity

• Quick Reaction

Intellectual perseverance is essential to critical thinking because it helps you break through confusion to greater understanding.

• True

• False

Having autonomy, or the ability to judge whether your ideas are your own, isn’t important for critical thinking.

• True

• False

Intellectual Humility is:

• Giving up when you realize you don’t understand

• Recognizing what you don’t know