CF03, CRITICAL THINKING Flashcards

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_______________ is defined as the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication as a guide to belief and action.

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Critical thinking

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Name the characteristics of a Proficient critical thinker:

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A. Open-minded and healthy skepticism
B. Intellectual humility
C. Free thinker
D. Highly motivated

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What are the Approaches for Evaluating Information?

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Three effective approaches for evaluating information are to ensure information is credible, unbiased, and accurate.

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The two types of Systems Thinking are – ?

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A. Reactive Thinking (System-1)

B. Reflective Thinking (System-2)

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Explain Reactive Thinking (System-1)

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Many of the judgments that you make every day are automatic or reactive, rather than reflective. Reactive thinking is “quick” thinking.

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Explain Reflective Thinking (System-2)

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is broad and informed problem-solving and deliberate decision-making. Reflective thinking is “slower” and takes more time and effort.

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Name the HINDRANCES TO CRITICAL THINKING:

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Basic Human Limitations, Use Of Language, Faulty Logic Or Perception, and Psychological Or Sociological Pitfalls

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What are hindrances under Basic Human Limitations?

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Confirmation Bias and Selective Thinking, False Memories and Confabulation, personal biases and prejudices, Physical and Emotional Hindrances, Testimonial evidence

(pg.6)

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What are hindrances under The Use of Language?

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Ambiguity, Assuring expressions, Meaningless comparisons, Doublespeak jargon, Emotive content, False implications

(pg.7)

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What are hindrances under Faulty Logic or Perception?

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Apophenia and superstition, Argument from ignorance, False analogies, irrelevant comparison, pragmatic fallacy, slippery slope fallacy

(pg. 8)

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Whatt are hindrances under Psychological and Sociological Pitfalls?

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Ad hominem fallacy, Ad populum, emotional appeal, Evading the Issue, Red Herring, Fallacy of False Dilemma, Poisoning the well

(pg. 9)

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