IM/2020/112- Critical Thinking

  What is Smart Thinking? The ability to assess and evaluate data, concepts, and arguments in a logical, rational, and unbiased manner is a key component of smart thinking, which is a cognitive process. It entails using critical thinking abilities to spot assumptions, assess the data, and reach conclusions using defensible reasoning. Reasoning - the core of smart thinking The process of utilizing logic and critical thinking to interpret data, draw conclusions, and address issues is known as reasoning. It entails methodically assessing the validity and dependability of arguments, evidence, and ideas. Arguments An argument is a statement or set of claims, known as premises, that seeks to assess the plausibility or acceptability of a conclusion. Arguments vs Explanations While an explanation tries to explain or clarify something, an argument tries to persuade someone of something. Additionally, while explanations typically include causes or consequences, arguments typically focus on s...

  Do people understand you always? No. People will not understand us always. Sometimes, it is easy to get along with some people than others. It occurs because of communication. Communication happens on the listener's terms. Every word you speak to someone is filtered via his or her points of view, prejudices, and preconceived notions. So people around you are different from you.  How to understand human behavior? Who Am I? To understand "Who Am I?" let's discuss the colors of the diagram. Blue > Analytical                                                Red > Dominant      S low reactions                                                                       Quic...

 There are four characteristics of critical thinking. 1. Active Listening 2. Curiosity 3. Self Discipline 4. Humility 1. Active Listening Active listening is a technique for listening to and responding to another person that enhances comprehension between the two parties. Effective communicators are active listers. It is significant because it enables us to recognize and value the opinions and feelings of others. 2. Curiosity Curiosity is a quality related to inquisitive thinking such as exploration, investigation, and learning, evidenced by observation in humans and animals. Curiosity is heavily associated with all aspects of human development, which derives from the process of learning and the desire to acquire knowledge and skill.  3. Self Discipline As a critical thinker, do not jump to conclusions or actions. First, take time and acquire information and know the fact, use your own reasoning skills, and evaluate and reflect. Likewise, we have to be self-disciplined. 4. Hum...

Critical Thinking What is critical thinking?   We can introduce critical thinking as questioning, analyzing, interpreting, and making a judgment about what you read, hear, say, or write.  Who is a Critical Thinker?   A person who is capable of critical thinking can reason and reason clearly about what they should or shouldn't believe. They are capable of thinking for themselves and reflecting on reaching a well-informed decision. Why Critical Thinking?   People who use critical thinking are better able to understand their own goals, motivations, and selves. You can alter your circumstances, foster personal development, and increase your level of general satisfaction when you can derive knowledge to identify the most crucial components and apply those to your life. If we have never critically examined what are we believing, they are not exactly us. We can think outside the box through critical thinking.