Intro to Critical Thinking

Question 1

Define Critical Thinking

Answer 1

The ability to take apart a statement or standpoint to dissect them for biases

Question 2

Benefits of Critical Thinking

Answer 2

Helps improve the way we communicate and share our ideas. As change, information, and technology increase at a faster rate, CT becomes more important in allowing us to sort through a variety of information quickly and effectively

Question 3

Aristotle Quote

Answer 3

“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it”

ie seeing both sides of an argument

Question 4

Carl Sagan Quote

Answer 4

“It pays to keep an open mind, but not so open your brains fall out.”

ie take everything with a grain of salt

Question 5

“Abe Lincoln” Quote

Answer 5

“The problem with quotes found on the internet is that they are often untrue”

ie be mindful of what you read and hear, credibility

Question 6

Self-Reflection

Answer 6

Careful thought about your own behaviour and beliefs

Question 7

Ways Self-Reflection can improve CT skill

Answer 7

Evaluating the results of a current decision/choice/plan
Avoid repeating ineffective actions
Go into a situation recognizing our own strengths and weaknesses