...1/28/2016 1/28/2016 What is Critical Thinking? I used to believe that critical thinking hides ones creativity because it requires them to follow the rules of logic and rationality but now I understand that sometimes creativity requires us to break the rules. Critical thinking is quite compatible with thinking “outside-the-box”! This assignment has helped me to understand that if anything, critical thinking is an essential part of our every day lives because we need to think critically in order to evaluate and improve our creative ideas. Critical thinking is the ability to think clearly and rationally about what it is we want to do or believe. It allows one to be able to engage in reflective and independent thinking. Critical thinking helps us to understand the logical connections between ideas, construct effective arguments and also detect common mistakes when reasoning with someone. It allows us to get in tuned with our minds and find the significance and relevance of important ideas. Most importantly critical thinking allows us to reflect on the justification of one’s own beliefs and values. Creative thinking is a great skill to have because the ability to think clearly and rationally is very important. If you work in a field like education, finance, management or in any legal profession, then critical thinking is obviously important and can be very beneficial. Being able to think well and solve problems systematically would be considered an asset for any career. Many...
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...Reading 1.3-1: What is critical thinking? 1 Reading 1.3-1: What is critical thinking? The world of accounting has changed dramatically over the past 50 years. In 1965, the key skills expected of a new CGA could best be described as ―technical‖ — the application of accounting, auditing, and other related skills to the recording of transactions and the generation of financial statements. However, by the mid-1990s, the notion of competency-based assessment had replaced this older model of skills assessment. The development of a competency map identifying key skills required for the accounting profession indicated that a key skill is the ability to think critically. Simply put, critical thinking is a type of thinking that questions assumptions. The Critical Thinking Community at http://www.criticalthinking.org/ provides the following definition: Critical thinking is self-guided, self-disciplined thinking which attempts to reason at the highest level of quality in a fair-minded way. Critical thinking can be applied to any course in the CGA Program of Professional Studies. It entails the examination of those structures or elements of thought implicit in all reasoning, which consists of Purpose, problem, or question at issue Assumptions Concepts Empirical grounding Reasoning leading to conclusions Implications and consequences Objections from alternative viewpoints Frame of reference ―Critical,‖ as used in the term ―critical thinking,‖ relates to the...
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...What is Critical Thinking? Tahirah McClelland CRT/205 July 07, 2013 University of Phoenix What is Critical Thinking? When you think of what Critical thinking is, numerous definitions emerge. Critical thinking aims at making wise decisions and coming to correct conclusions, and not working, hold up by temptation, emotion, greed, irrelevant considerations, stupidity, bias, or other similar things (Parker, 2012) . Another definition “Critical Thinking is the ability to think about one’s thinking in such a way as 1. To recognize its strengths and weaknesses and as a result, 2. To recast the thinking in improved form” (Center for Critical Thinking, 1996c). When it concerns to critical thinking you are using different process to sort of trying to solve a problem. That’s what we do when we form opinions or judgments, make decisions, arrive at conclusions, and the choice you make. You are applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action (Croom.2012). It comes to critical thinking, we are trying to come to conclusions that are correct and to make decisions that are good. I have to say critical thinking varies; sometimes the outcome can be not good, you can even use it for selfish motives or just plan evil. You can even use critical thinking is sort of just thinking out-of-the-box. We need critical thinking to make sure we have the...
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...the first page of chapter one, I thought to myself how true it is that no matter what class I am in, the teacher or professor really does think that thinking critically only involves thinking about the subject matter that is relevant to their class. We are taught different skills and tools that we may use to think outside the box, but it seems that thinking outside the box goes are far as keeping that box within the confines of the subject matter being studied. So therefore, how are we, as students, supposed to aim out thinking outside of this box, and expand our minds to think critically about all situations, not being biased on certain matters? There are several criteria that play their role in thinking critically, and not limiting these criteria to a certain subject matter allow us to openly critique and refine our thoughts, no matter the subject. As we delve into chapter one, we are exposed right away to the components of thinking critically. These are: beliefs and claims, issues, arguments, cognitive biases, and truth and knowledge. Beliefs, which are nothing more than judgments and opinions, are something that we believe in (Moore, 2012). Claims are expressed beliefs in the form of a declarative sentence, one that may be objective or subjective. An issue, with regard to critical thinking, is nothing but simply raising a question, and in proposing that question, we need to determine what the issue really is. Once an issue is proposed, we start putting together reasons...
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...Christine Brown CRT-205 What is critical thinking? Have you ever been forced with a decision that you have to look at all angles of the problem? You learn all the information you can as well as weigh your pros and cons to come to a conclusion. This is a process called critical thinking. Critical thinking is defined as, “the identification and evaluation of evidence to guide decision making.” (https://www.criticalthinking.com/company/articles/critical-thinking-definition.jsp) My son is currently having a digestive problem. I have been asked if I want certain tests run on him. The first thing I have done is sit down and look up information on all the tests and the description of possible diagnosis of my son’s problem. I looked up all test information, looked up the best hospitals that have done these procedures, as well as how common the problem is. I as a parent have to remain non-biased and look out for the best interest of my son’s health instead of what I think or feel. I know that some of these tests will be uncomfortable, but then I think, “Is a small amount of pain or discomfort worth it to save him from a lifetime of pain and problems?” The answer to this question is yes it is worth it. I will do what I can to critically think through every situation that arises in regards to my son’s health. As a parent when any of your children are sick or hurt you want to just rush and say do whatever you can, but you have to stop and think about things so your child...
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...What is Critical Thinking? Alice Steward CRT 205 June 30, 2013 Mrs. Sheila Skelton What is Critical Thinking? In critical thinking we normally don’t think how we think. Day in day out us make decisions, new ideas, and draw conclusions on the situation at hand and evaluate other people’s opinions. Most of our actions are not at random and often require careful consideration. If we were to make the wrong decision when evaluating a situation, the final decision could be flawed. Also if emotions are involved in the analysis it could become clouded and it would result in the risk of being a biased decision. If the correct amount of time is not taking to gather all the facts then the probability of the solution could be lost. When a person accepts what they want to hear at face they tend to run the risk of being manipulated also. To avoid all of these mishaps it is very important to use critical thinking. When using critical thinking we have the ability to separate facts from opinions. It means having the correct thought process t ask questions when needed. With critical thinking it uncovers assumptions, makes assertion based on the logic and evidence of the situation at question. Critical thinking is also the discipline which uses information, experience, observation, and reasoning to guide in the decision process (Ferrett, 1997). Critical thinking plays an important role in the decision making process because it improves our performance by us developing and understanding...
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...What is Critical Thinking? Critical thinking begins with assumptions. We must first be aware of these assumption so that we can make genuine assessments. Critical thinking is how a person assesses the reasons for or against a decision being made. Assumptions are neither good nor bad until fully assessed. It is important to remain unbiased during a critical thinking exercise. This can be difficult due to the influence of our emotions on our decisions. Our emotions make up who we are which can sometimes cause barriers when making a critical decision. The trick is to not ignore or deny our emotions but learn how to manage and handle them. In order to manage our emotions we may need to argue with ourselves or others whether or not something is true or not. A good argument will also lead to one or more conclusions in determining what the final decision should be. The ultimate objective in thinking critically is to come to conclusions that are correct and to make decisions that are wise. (Moore & Parker, 2012). Critical thinking is not making ill formed decisions but making decisions that have been thought through and weighed to come up with the best conclusion. It usually isn’t our first thought that comes to mind. Only after we go through the critical analysis can we correctly assess the true situation and determine the proper course of action. Once we have resolved the proper course of action we will be much more comfortable with our decisions and we will have greater confidence...
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...What is Critical Thinking? Mariah Fauteux November 1, 2013 CRT/205 Julia Westlake Everything we do in life involves thinking, this includes hard thinking, problem solving, clear thinking, thinking outside the box, etc. What happens after you have done a form of thinking? The answer is critical thinking. Critical thinking involves thinking about thinking. It can help you spot good or bad reasons to do or think something in your everyday life. There are some things that you need to steer clear of; these are known as obstacles in the way of using proper and adequate critical thinking. We need to stay away from giving into our self-interests in other temptations. These can cause us to make very poor decisions and fail to use proper critical thinking. For example, when I was in fourth grade my sister and I had missed the bus to school. Instead of walking back home to get a ride from our parents, I decided that it would be better to ask a total stranger. I was thinking more about whether or not I’d be in trouble and didn’t realize that I was potentially putting the two of us in danger. My reasoning behind doing so was that she had a van so she must have had children. This was obviously a bad judgment call on my part and not a good use of critical thinking. So, “critical thinking aims at making wise decisions and coming to correct conclusions, and not being way laid by temptation, emotion, greed, irrelevant considerations, stupidity, bias, or other similar things” (Moore...
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...Critical Thinking: What It Is and Why It Counts Peter A. Facione The late George Carlin worked “critical thinking” into one of his comedic monologue rants on the perils of trusting our lives and fortunes to the decision-making of people who were gullible, uninformed, and unreflective. Had he lived to experience the economic collapse of 2008 and 2009, he would have surely added more to his caustic but accurate assessments regarding how failing to anticipate the consequences of one’s decisions often leads to disastrous results not only for the decision maker, but for many other people as well. After years of viewing higher education as more of a private good which benefits only the student, we are again beginning to appreciate higher education as being also a public good which benefits society. Is it not a wiser social policy to invest in the education of the future workforce, rather than to suffer the financial costs and endure the fiscal and social burdens associated with economic weakness, public health problems, crime, and avoidable poverty? Perhaps that realization, along with its obvious advantages for high level strategic decision making, is what lead the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to comment on critical thinking in his commencement address to a graduating class of military officers. Teach people to make good decisions and you equip them to improve © 2013, 2011, 2006, 2004, 1998, 1992, Peter A. Facione, Measured Reasons and The California Academic Press...
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...Four assumptions interfering with critical thinking that occur often are the assumption that others familiar with the problem or issue will share your enthusiasm for your ideas; that small imperfections in your idea will not affect people’s acceptance of it; the assumption that if your idea is clear to you, it will be clear to others; and the assumption that the people who stand to benefit most from your idea will accept it automatically without any persuasion on your part. Others that are faced with the same problem as you might share the same amount of enthusiasm in your idea. They could have already given the situation some thought and have their own ideas about how to solve the problem. They may begin to defend their idea and turn the problem into an issue or deepen the existing issue. Assuming that small imperfections will not affect people's acceptance can also affect peoples critical thinking. People who disagree with you ideas will use any mistake in your plan to discredit your idea. A way to prevent this is by using your ego in this situation. Detailed preparation will reduce if not eliminate the amount of flaws in your plan. Assuming that if your idea is clear to you, it will be clear to others. This is not true. I have tried to express an idea that seems very clear to me, yet I can tell that I lost everyone by the confused look on everyone's face. It is the speakers job to ensure that his or her audience will understand the message. This requires...
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...What is critical thinking? Critical thinking means making reasoned judgments that are logical and well thought out. It is a way of thinking in which you don't simply accept all arguments and conclusions you are exposed to but rather have an attitude involving questioning such arguments and conclusions. It requires wanting to see what evidence is involved to support a particular argument or conclusion. Also, to use analytic skills with fundamental value orientation that emphasizes intellectual humility, intellectual integrity, and fair mindedness. What does Critical thinking mean to me? To me it means to open up your mind. Also, thinking carefully about what to do or what to believe. I learned that a critical thinker has an attitude to find...
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...Critical Thinking: What is it and how can we use it Tony Smith GEN/201 June 10 2015 Joann Iglinski Critical Thinking: What is it and how can we use it Critical thinking to me means making logical, reasonable and well thought out decisions based on all the information available. It requires one to take a questioning attitude and not simply accepting the conclusions or ideas of others. It requires wanting to see what evidence is involved to support a particular argument or conclusion. Users of critical thinking are the ones who use who, what, where, when, why, and how when making their decisions. Weissberg describes critical thinking as “an ability to use reason to move beyond the acquisition of facts to uncover deep meaning” (Weissberg, 2013). But what does this really mean; this paper examines what critical thinking is and how it can be put use. Defining Critical Thinking Critical thinking is defined in many different ways, Edward Glaser defines critical thinking as follows “The ability to think critically, as conceived in this volume, involves three things: (1) an attitude of being disposed to consider in a thoughtful way the problems and subjects that come within the range of one's experiences, (2) knowledge of the methods of logical inquiry and reasoning, and (3) some skill in applying those methods. “ (Glaser, 1942). Rudd comments that “critical thinking has been defined and measured in a number of ways but typically involves the individual's ability to do some or...
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...What Is Critical Thinking CRT/205 Kayla Wallace UOP/Axia What is critical thinking? Critical thinking is when you’re basically thinking about thinking. For instance we think all the time, from what we will wear for the day or what we are going to eat. Maybe it’s sometimes to make a judgment, or whether or not we like something. When you think critically; you are thinking about whether or not the criteria is of good sense and logical. For example; you’re asked to maybe design or evaluate something, to make a proposal or diagnose a situation, to explain or comment on something, or to do any number of things that involve coming to conclusions. (In text quote: Retrieved from Text Book, Chapter One: What is Critical Thinking? (Page 2)) This would be an instance where you would stop and think more critically rather than just making quick decisions and not giving it your best. When working on something along the lines of this example you want to be able to give explanations, so you would want to take notes and think about all the options you could use to help get to a conclusion when trying to solve a situation, as well as when making a proposal. “The ultimate objective in thinking critically is to come to conclusions that are correct and to make decisions that are wise. Because our decisions reflect our conclusions, we can simplify things by saying that the purpose of thinking critically is to come to correct conclusions; the...
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...What Is Critical Thinking? Essay Question Details: Find three sources that discuss critical thinking. One source should be from the assigned and/or optional readings, and the other two should be found through your own research. Read the three sources, and consider how they define critical thinking. In 300-500 words, explain your own personal definition of critical thinking. Keep the following guidelines in mind: Select a direct quote from one of your resources to include in your explanation. A reference page that documents the three sources you found (and any other resources you used) is required. Remember, all outside sources must be cited both in-text and on your reference page. The articles you found in your research may influence your definition, but your own ideas should be evident. In other words, your process should be: a) Read some definitions and descriptions of critical thinking; b) Comprehend or digest the information; and c) Write your own definition of critical thinking. (Note: Do not simply reword the definitions you read. Consider a new way to explain what you understand critical thinking to be.) Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin...
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...What Affects does our Schemas and Critical Thinking Play in our Roles as Leaders GM591: Leadership and Organizational Behavior Instructor: Oliver London, Ph. D. Gloria Wilson gloriahomes@yahoo.com * 816-560-5913 December 10, 2010 INTRODUCTION Let me set the stage of this fascinating topic that I have created for you to understand, “What affects does our Schemas and Critical Thinking play in our roles as Leaders?” You must understand my background to see why I could not separate the two – Schemas and Critical Thinking. I was brought up in a southern Baptist family on my mom and dad side of the family. Our religion was number one and everything else was based on your beliefs (schemas) surrounding this very devout religious family. As I got older, and attended the business college for two years, before moving on to the big university, the first class I had was…you guessed it, Critical Thinking. I know I was a born leader, no doubt about it. I loved making sure everyone was well cared for in the family, as a child and as adult. You put all these together and you have created a…I will let you read it in the conclusion. My schemas as a child led me to believe, and do certain things as a child, to the clothing I wore down to the shoes I wore. Let me broaden it up for you a tad bit in schemas in the business world of thinking. “Schemas are cognitive frame works that represent organized knowledge developed through experience about people, objects, or events...
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