CRITICAL THINKING is as much a habit as a skill. It has nothing to do with criticizing, disparaging, or finding fault. Rather, critical thinking involves differentiating between reliable and unreliable information, carefully weighing the strengths of conflicting views, and making reasoned judgments.
Critical thinkers do not leap to conclusions—they take the time to consider possibilities and do not become too attached to one point of view. They do not latch onto one solution—they know that most solutions are temporary and can be improved over time on the strength of new data. Critical thinkers are both open to the ...
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