Cognitive Processes and Critical Thinking Flashcard

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What does it mean to think critically?

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To analyze and evaluate information with training and practice.

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Which factors may influence one's ability to think critically? Weather conditions, Personal biases and emotions, Time of day, Favorite color

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Personal biases and emotions

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What is the concept of metacognition?

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Thinking about thinking

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How can information literacy skills be used?

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To reach an informed judgment or conclusion

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What stimulates inquiry and understanding?

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Formulating questions or hypotheses

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What should be compared and contrasted with the scientific method? A problem-solving methodology, A cooking recipe, A travel itinerary, A shopping list

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A problem-solving methodology

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Which of the following is a factor that influences critical thinking? Bias, Peer pressure, Time management, Creativity

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Bias

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Which of the following is an example of metacognitive thinking? Solving a math problem using a calculator, Memorizing facts for an upcoming quiz, Reflecting on why you struggled with a test question, Taking notes during a lecture without reviewing them

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Reflecting on why you struggled with a test question

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Which of the following is an example of a hypothesis? Options: Chemical changes result in the production of a new substance and cannot be reversed. If a food web is disrupted by the removal of a primary consumer, then the energy transfer to higher trophic levels will decrease. If water pollution increases in the local river, what will happen to the population of fish? Observing the growth of plants over time.

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If a food web is disrupted by the removal of a primary consumer, then the energy transfer to higher trophic levels will decrease.

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When using the 6-Step problem-solving method, which is the step after Generate Solutions? Options: Ask a question, Gather information, Identify the problem, Think of possible consequences

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Think of possible consequences