Wk 1 - Critical Thinker Worksheet
HUM/115 v9
Critical Thinker Worksheet
HUM/115 v9
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Critical Thinker Worksheet
Write a 75- to 125-word response to each of the following prompts:
1. Review the definition of critical thinking in Ch. 1 of THiNK: Critical Thinking and Logic Skills for Everyday Life. Respond to the following questions:
· What is the role of critical thinking in daily life?
· Provide an example of a situation in your own life in which critical thinking could be used and discuss why critical thinking would be helpful in that situation.
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2. Review the barriers to critical thinking discussed in Ch. 1 of of THiNK: Critical Thinking and Logic Skills for Everyday Life. Respond to the following:
· Identify and describe in your own words at least 2 common barriers found in the textbook to critical thinking.
· Provide an example of situations where you have encountered each barrier.
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3. Review the information about the 3 stages of cognitive development in Ch. 1 of of THiNK: Critical Thinking and Logic Skills for Everyday Life. Respond to the following:
· At which of the 3 stages of cognitive development (dualism, relativism, commitment) are you currently? Explain why you placed yourself in this stage of development.
· If you are currently at stage 1 or 2, using the suggestions in the textbook how will you move to stage 3? If you are at stage 3, how will you maintain that level of critical thinking?
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