According to the text, why do most people think they are critical thinkers?

• They have been influenced by the media to believe they are critical thinkers

• They have a natural ability to think critically

• They have been taught critical thinking skills from a young age

• They are unaware of what critical thinking actually entails

What is the Puppeteer Theory?

• A theory that explains why most people are unreflective thinkers

• A theory that argues for the influence of genetics on critical thinking abilities

• A theory that suggests infants are born with critical thinking skills

• A theory that proposes the existence of a puppeteer manipulating people's thoughts

What are the external barriers to critical thinking discussed in the text?

• Genes, stars, chromosomes, and shaping agents

• Biological dysfunctions, inadequate learning environments, socialization, and psychology

• Religion, government, society, and culture

• Family, friends, teachers, and media

What is the an internal barrier to critical thinking discussed in the text?

• Inadequate learning environments

• Biological factors

• Lack of education

• Rationalizing

According to the text, why is it important to identify and deal with internal barriers to critical thinking?

• Internal barriers are the primary cause of unreflective thinking

• Internal barriers are often overlooked but can hinder critical thinking

• Internal barriers are easier to overcome than external barriers

• Internal barriers have a greater impact on critical thinking than external barriers

What is the Puppeteer's role in influencing critical thinking?

• The Puppeteer is a government entity that promotes critical thinking

• The Puppeteer is a metaphor for the social environment that shapes critical thinking

• The Puppeteer is a biological factor that determines critical thinking abilities

• The Puppeteer is a fictional character that controls people's thoughts

What is the main message of the story about the Chinese woman and the American friend?

• The Chinese woman and the American friend have different genetic predispositions to critical thinking

• The Puppeteer's influence can lead to different beliefs about religion

• The Chinese woman and the American friend have different levels of education

• Religion is the main shaping agent that influences critical thinking

What is the author's perspective on the influence of the social environment on critical thinking?

• Critical thinking is solely determined by individual choice

• Biological factors are more important than the social environment in shaping critical thinking

• The social environment has no impact on critical thinking

• The social environment is a crucial determinant of critical thinking abilities

What is the author's advice for overcoming internal barriers to critical thinking?

• Avoid critical thinking altogether to avoid internal barriers

• Recognize and confront internal barriers to critical thinking

• Seek professional help to overcome internal barriers

• Ignore internal barriers and focus on external barriers

What is the main message of the text?

• Critical thinking is a natural ability that everyone possesses

• External barriers are the main hindrance to critical thinking

• Internal barriers are the main hindrance to critical thinking

• Our abilities to think critically is daily challenged by external and internal barriers