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Critical thinking is dened as making logical decisions after analyzing both the right
and wrong answers. Its multiple skills coming together to analyze and use logical
support rather than creating opinions you don’t know are right or wrong. There is a
lot of evaluation in critical thinking which will lead to forming the best judgement.
Some characteristics of a critical thinker are e!ective communication which includes
listening, speaking and writing skills. Research skills such as gathering, evaluating
and pulling together evidence to make the best judgement. Open-minded skepticism
is opening with an open mind and attitude to look at both sides of the perspective
and make the best decision. Creative problem-solving is taking multiple views and
coming up with the best solution for each problem. This includes using other skills
such as creative thinking, research, and using their imagination.&
A few of the common barriers to critical thinking are avoidance, anger, clichés and
ignorance. Avoidance is avoiding certain people or literature that supports their
views. Anger is a response mainly used with glares, threats, physical violence, war,
etc. Clichés are using repeated statements such as, “I have a right to my own
opinion” and keep us from thinking critically more about the issue. Ignorance is
ignoring critical thinking because of reasons such as information not being available
or simply not wanting to know the answer.&These are all types of resistance to
critically thinking and can be avoided by rationalizing our thoughts and double
thinking and seeing both sides of the story.
The most interesting concept I learned was how important critical thinking is in
everything we do. Everything we say, and do will re,ect whether we are critical
thinkers or not. Seeing the amount of resistance to critical thinking has made me
open my eyes more and see where the areas of resistance are in my life, and will
make me a better person as I can focus on these and start to doublethink and
rationalize better decisions.
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