LE 200 Chapter 1 Lesson 3: Learning to Think Critically – Flashcards
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1. Decision making
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the process of making choices and selecting appropriate options based on thinking
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2. Logic
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a way of thinking that seeks to form solid connections and support for the way you think about how the world works
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3. Reflection
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the process of making sense of the world by thinking
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4. Bias
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a personal way of thinking that makes it impossible to use logic
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5. Intuition
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that "sixth sense" that some people have about other people and events.
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6. Premise
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an idea on which a logical conclusion stands
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7. Critical thinking
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the ability to explore an issue, problem, decision, or option from many angles.
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8. Analysis
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the process of breaking down an issue into its basic parts to figure out its nature, how it works, or why it is a help or an obstacle to your progress.
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9. Problem solving
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putting your thinking to work on the things you need to accomplish.
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10. Critical reading
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the ability to think carefully about what you read, to ask questions, and to develop your own understanding of the writer's words
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distractions
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Interferes with thinking and reflection
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irrational
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Decisions that are not based on thinking
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rational
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pattern of making thoughtful decisions
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reflection
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When you take time to consider all the information, sights, sounds, and smells coming to you from the world
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Thinking feeling and wanting
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the brain's three major functions
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Socrates
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A famous Greek philosopher
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Substance abuse, illness and strong emotions
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barriers to good thinking
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criticism
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to judge
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Subjective Response
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Type of response produced by questions of preference
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Accuracy, depth, and fairness
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three standards of thinking
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CLARITY
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Clear language has this quality
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INFERENCE
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An idea based on fact
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PRECISION
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Sufficient specificity
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PREMISE
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what a logical conclusion stands on
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LOGIC
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Thinking that seeks to form solid connections and support
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INTUITION
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Sixth Sense
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JUDGMENT
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Questions that require evidence and reasoning
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CRITICAL READING
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Thinking carefully about what you find in a book
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SOLUTIONS
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result of problem solving using critical thinking techniques
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PROBLEM SOLVING
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Putting thinking to work
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CRITICAL THINKING
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The opposite of shallow thinking
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DECISION MAKING
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Selecting options
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REFLECTION
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Making sense by thinking
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ACCURACY
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Reflected in True statements
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FACTS
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Foundations of thinking
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ANALYSIS
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Breaking down an issue
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BIAS
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Thinking based on emotion, not facts
