How do you think being open to criticism might help you solve problems in your daily life

1. How do you think being open to criticism might help you solve problems in your daily life?

2. Why do you think it is difficult for you to criticize your own ideas and solutions to problems and issues?

3. Why do you think criticism is necessary for good critical thinking?

4. A friend approaches you for advice. She is debating about whether she should break up with her boyfriend of 5 years. What types of questions would you use as you talk with her to help her make a decision based on critical thinking rather than emotion? Why are questions such a valuable aspect of critical thinking? 

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