Introduction and Key Terms: Critical Thinking

Flashcards to review introduction and key terms of Critical Thinking from the notes.

What is critical thinking?

The intellectual ability to identify a problem, concept, or argument and to evaluate it rationally in order to reach logical solutions or conclusions.

Which critical-thinking skill involves identifying and defining problems, concepts, and arguments?

Identifying and defining problems, concepts, and arguments.

Which critical-thinking skill involves analyzing and interpreting data and other information?

Analyzing and interpreting data and other information.

Which critical-thinking skill involves observing and listening attentively to others and asking relevant questions?

Observing and listening attentively to others and asking relevant questions.

Which critical-thinking skill involves self-management for resilience, stress-tolerance, and flexibility?

Self-managing for resilience, stress-tolerance, and flexibility.

Which critical-thinking skill involves setting aside personal bias and prejudice to appreciate differing ideas?

Setting aside personal bias and prejudice in order to appreciate differing ideas.

Which critical-thinking skill involves networking with others in order to gain perspective and creative insights?

Networking with others in order to gain perspective and creative insights.

Which critical-thinking skill involves assessing others' beliefs, assumptions, and opinions respectfully?

Assessing others' beliefs, assumptions, and opinions respectfully.

Which critical-thinking skill involves recognizing logical and illogical arguments?

Recognizing logical and illogical arguments.

Which critical-thinking skill involves predicting and finding creative, valid solutions and conclusions?

Predicting and finding creative, valid solutions and conclusions.

Which critical-thinking skill involves communicating information with others verbally and in writing?

Communicating information with others verbally and in writing.

Why is critical thinking considered a skill?

Because most people make decisions based on personal self-interest or irrational biases and emotions rather than rational thought processes; thus critical thinking must be developed intentionally through regular use and practice.