Topic 2 - Critical Thinking

Question 1

The awakening of the intellect to the study of itself.

Answer 1

Critical Thinking

Question 2

Critical thinking is the intellectually ___________ process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, _________ and/or synthesizing/evaluating information gathered from or generated by observation, __________, reflection, reasoning or communication as a guide to belief and action.

Answer 2

Disciplined
Analyzing
Experience

Question 3

The following are considered ____________ values:
- Clarity
- Accuracy
- Precision
- Consistency
- Relevance
- Sound evidence
- Good reasons
- Depth
- Breadth
- Fairness

Answer 3

Intellectual

Question 4

In its exemplary form, critical thinking is based on universal intellectual values that transcend _______ ______ divisions.

Answer 4

Subject Matter

Question 5

The process used to plan, monitor and assess understanding and performance. It includes a critical awareness of your own thinking and learning, as well as yourself as a thinker and learner.

Answer 5

Metacognition

Question 6

Metacognition is ______ order thinking involving ______ control over the cognitive processes engaged in learning.

Answer 6

Higher
Active

Question 7

T/F - Metacognition usually happens during a cognitive activity.

Answer 7

False - Metacognition usually PRECEDES OR FOLLOWS a cognitive activity.

Question 8

Match the following statements with the corresponding terms:
1) You read something to gain knowledge
2) You do not understand what you have read
3) You attempt to understand what you have read

A) Metacognitive Process
B) Cognitive
C) Metacognitive

Answer 8

1) You read something to gain knowledge = B) Cognitive
2) You do not understand what you have read = C) Metacognitive
3) You attempt to understand what you have read = A) Metacognitive Process

Question 9

The process of critical thinking involves:
- First __________: does the information presented seem believable?
- Do you _____ with the passage?
- Is there a “________ point” in this information or something you are confused about?

Answer 9

Impression
Agree
Muddiest

Question 10

T/F - Everyone thinks and it is our nature to do so.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Preferring one person, thing or idea to another in an unfair or unexamined way.

Answer 11

Biased

Question 12

Misleading, misrepresented or false.

Answer 12

Distorted

Question 13

Incomplete, unbalanced or limited.

Answer 13

Partial

Question 14

Having limited knowledge of the subject.

Answer 14

Uninformed

Question 15

Intolerant, unreasonable or narrow-minded.

Answer 15

Prejudiced

Question 16

Without _________ much of our thinking can be biased, distorted, partial, uninformed and/or prejudiced.

Answer 16

Direction

Question 17

Critical thinking directs the thinker to improve the quality of their thinking by imposing ____________ _________.

Answer 17

Intellectual Standards

Question 18

A well-cultivated critical thinker:
- Asks and clearly formulates vital _________ and problems
- Gathers and assesses relevant information
- Thinks open-mindedly but recognizes and assesses their own ___________, implications and practical consequences
- Communicates effectively with others in figuring out solutions to complex problems

Answer 18

Questions
Assumptions

Question 19

Critical thinking is self-directed, self-disciplined, self-monitored and ____-__________.

Answer 19

Self-Corrective

Question 20

Critical thinking presupposes:
- Assent to rigorous standards of __________ and mindful command of their use
- Effective _____________ and problem solving abilities
- A commitment to overcome our native ___________ and sociocentrism

Answer 20

Excellence
Communication
Egocentrism