Introduction:

The ability to apply reasoning and logic to unfamiliar ideas and opinions describes critical thinking. When people are thinking critically they are seeing views in an open-minded way. Critical thinking is important because it helps people adopt a view different from what they have and also to look beyond their own perception of things. Three main types of thinking styles are logical thinking, scientific thinking, and persuasive thinking. Within the three main thinking styles, they are all different from another but all express similarities and weaknesses. Each individual person has a primary style of thinking used the most to help with his or her decision-making process. With logical thinking a person uses reasoning consistently until he or she comes to a conclusion. Logical thinking has been proven to make a person “smarter.” Scientific thinking involves thinks like asking questions, using senses to gather information, and using words to express the reason something happened. Persuasive thinkers often follow a well-planned process because it allows them to recognize the different variables in the pursuit of persuasion.

Reference: http://www.learninginfo.org “Logical Thinking: A Learned Mental Process

Apply Critical Thinking to the Decision Making Process:

Critical thinking and the decision making process are closely related. When a person exercises critical thinking he or she analyze the current situation, are involved in, and then apply facts or experiences to the decision-making. By learning critical thinking strategies, people can make effective decisions based on careful evaluation, develop the best solutions for problems, identify key issues without being sidetracked, and use critical thinking to write and speak with impression (Ennis, 2005). Critical thinking works with the decision making process because it teaches people how to make