Which of the following statements best defines critical thinking? - Correct Answer-Thinking about thinking in order to make thinking better
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... [Show More] Thinking involves _________________ one's own thinking - Correct Answer-analyzing, evaluating, and improving
Which of the following is not a bad habit of thought? - Correct Answer-reasoning from assumptions that are not one's own
Which term means the tendency to view everything in relationship to oneself? - Correct Answer-egocentrism
In thinking through a problem, the critical thinker does all of the following except: - Correct Answer-gathers information that supports his/her presuppositions
Another term for critical thinking is: - Correct Answer-second-order thinking
Hiding or distorting evidence illustrates which of the following? - Correct Answer-weak-sense thinking
Critical thinking values ________ of thought over ______ of thought. - Correct Answer-depth/speed
Bringing an unbiased perspective to all relevant viewpoints exemplifies which of the following? - Correct Answer-fair-mindedness
The ability to reconstruct others' viewpoints exemplifies which of the following traits? - Correct Answer-intellectual empathy
To admit flaws in one's own thinking is an expression of: - Correct Answer-intellectual integrity
The opposite of intellectual conformity is: - Correct Answer-intellectual autonomy
Which of the following is not a characteristic of second-order thinking? - Correct Answer-It relies on intuition.
Which of the following is not among the suggested beginning tactics for improving your thinking? - Correct Answer-Handle multiple problems per day.
Which of the mind's basic functions evaluates the extent to which life's events are either positive or negative? - Correct Answer-feeling
The elements of reasoning are also known as the: - Correct Answer-parts of thinking and fundamental structures of thought
The mind drawing conclusions on the basis of reasons defines which process? - Correct Answer-Inferring and Reasoning
Which elements of reasoning are operative when we think through a problem? - Correct Answer-All eight elements
What is the term for the goal or desired outcome of our reasoning? - Correct Answer-Purpose
Which of the following is something we take for granted as true in our reasoning? - Correct Answer-Assumption
What is said to follow from our reasoning? - Correct Answer-implications
Theories are examples of: - Correct Answer-concepts
In reasoning, we make __________ based on ___________. - Correct Answer-Inferences/assumptions
Distinctions between the elements of reasoning are_______ not ________. - Correct Answer-Relative/Absolute [Show Less]