Chapter 5 - Critical Thinking Flashcards
What is higher-level thinking?
higher-level thinking is a more advanced level of thought than that used to acquire factual knowledge
What is Dogmatism?
Stubbornly clinging to a personal point of view unsupported by evidence while remaining closed-minded to other viewpoints better supported by evidence.
What is higher-level thinking?
a more advanced level of thought that than used to acquire factual knowledge.
What is Analysis?
breaking down information to identify its essential parts and underlying elements
What is synthesis (integrative thinking)
building up ideas by connecting them to form a larger whole or more comprehensive system.
What is Application (applied thinking)
putting thinking into practice to solve problems and resolve issues.
Inferential reasoning errors-non sequitur-what is it?
drawing a conclusion that doesn’t follow from or connect with the premise-the initial statement or observation.
What is dogmatism?
Stubbornly clinging to a personal point of view unsupported by evidence while remaining closed-minded to other viewpoints better supported by evidence
The first two steps in the brainstorming process involve what type of thinking?
divergent thinking
The last two steps in the brainstorming process involve what type of thinking?
convergent thinking
What is the first step in the process of brainstorming?
Generate as many ideas as you can, jotting them down rapidly without stopping to evaluate their validity or practicality
what is balanced thinking?
Carefully considering arguments for and against a particular position or viewpoint
what is creative thinking?
Generating ideas that are unique original or distinctively different
Define Validity.
true or accurate?
Define Morality.
fair or just?
