CRITICAL THINKING

What is critical thinking?

1. able to question and analyze
2. clarify and improve understanding
3. open-minded and flexible
4. thinks diagonally ( monological thinking is to look at 1 view)
5. consider all facts and information before making a decision
6. not to judge something based on feelings
7. discuss ideas in an organised way

A critical thinker...

1. thinks and learns actively
2. thinks independently
3. asks reelant questions
4. explores situation carefully

USEFULLNESS OF CRITICAL THINKING

(1) able to handle adversities in life. ---> setbacks or problems

(2) easier to achieve goals.

(3) able to handle complex or difficult issues.

FACTS OR OPINION

- to be a critical thinker, one must know how to differentiate between a FACT or an OPINION.

FACT.

• TRUTHS WHICH CAN BE PROVEN BY EVIDENCE AND INVESTIGATIONS.

OPINION.

• THEORIES OF SOME PEOPLE. THEY ARE NOT SUPPORTED BY EVIDENCE.

CAUSE AND EFFECT

* a cause is anything that is responsible for bringing about something else which is the effect.

* knowing the cause of our problem will help us find the solutions.

RELEVANT / IRRELEVANT INFORMATION

* to make sound or good decisions, the selection of relevant information is important.

* relevant information is useful and can lead us to our goals.