Critical Thinking in Everyday Life

Why are most students in school?

• To learn and gain knowledge

• To land a great job

• To make more money

• To travel and have a comfortable life

What skills are required by the marketplace?

• Communication, collaboration, information utilization, and professional competencies

• Critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and adaptability

• Technical skills, leadership, teamwork, and adaptability

• Analytical skills, decision-making, problem-solving, and creativity

What is the engine that drives professional goals?

• Communication

• Collaboration

• Information utilization

• Critical thinking

What is the importance of critical thinking?

• Enhances persuasive communication

• Improves collaboration skills

• Sharpens information utilization

• All of the above

What is the first step to becoming a critical thinker?

• Admitting that you don't possess critical thinking skills

• Taking a critical thinking class

• Reading books on critical thinking

• Watching videos on critical thinking

What is the definition of critical thinking?

• Active, persistent and careful consideration of a belief or supposed form of knowledge

• The skills and propensity to engage in an activity with reflective skepticism

• The ability to think critically involves three things

• All of the above

What is the continuous process of critical thinking?

• Evaluating information, formulating opinions based on facts, and applying learning

• Questioning everything and everyone

• Analyzing biases and eliminating them

• All of the above

What is the importance of evaluating information and formulating opinions based on facts?

• To avoid misinformation and biased opinions

• To develop accurate points-of-view

• To make informed decisions

• All of the above

What is the structured process used by critical thinkers to solve problems and make decisions?

• Research, analyze options, and weigh consequences

• Follow intuition and gut feelings

• Consult with others and seek their opinions

• Make impulsive decisions based on emotions

What is the first step of the Eight-Step Process to Critical Thinking?

• Recognizing the need to improve critical thinking skills

• Analyzing biases and eliminating them

• Questioning everything and everyone

• Evaluating information and formulating opinions based on facts