Critical thinking

What is the definition of critical thinking? 

• Higher level thinking that aims to solve a problem.

• Finding faults and weaknesses in other people's arguments.

• Logically analyzing arguments in a critical way.

• Disciplined thinking and judgment.

Which of these can be considered thinking critically?

• Thinking emotionally

• Thinking logically

• To think actively and being aware of potential problems in the information you encounter.

What is not the characteristic of a critical thinker? 

• He uses logical skills in reasoning.

• He refuses to recognize the limitations of his mind and consistently pursues excellence.

• He thinks independently and does not always succumb to peer pressure.

• He upholds the standards of critical thinking.

Select the element that is not part of the critical thinking standards.

• Clarity

• Relevance

• Relativistic thinking

• Completeness

• Logical correctness

What is the problem with relativistic thinking?

• There's no problem with it.

• Relativistic thinking promotes group opinions.

• Relativistic thinking promotes the view that something is the truth because it is the truth in my point of view.

• Relativistic thinking promotes absolute truth.

Lecturer: You all should focus on this section. It's a critical section that requires a lot of thought and review. Peter: Ah, I know everything. This section is not a problem for me. I don't need to learn this.   What mistake has Peter committed here with respect to critical thinking?    

• In-Group bias

• Stereotype

• Moral subjectivism

• Self-serving bias

• Relativistic thinking

'For this entire semester, I've been playing and having fun every day. My studies are not doing well. However, I believe I can score an A for the exam next week'.  What is the mistake that the person has committed here with respect to critical thinking? 

• Wishful thinking

• Egocentrism

• Self-confident thinking

• Moral subjectivism

When you encounter information, what should be kept in mind?

• Is it current?

• Is it complete?

• Is it accurate?

• All of the above

What is the meaning of current information?

• The topic is hot.

• It is up to date.

• It is complete information.

• None of the above.

What is the worst thing for a critical thinker?

• A logical mind

• An emotional mind

• Reaching to conclusion too soon.