In order to improve our critical thinking, we must develop four skills. What are those skills?

What will be an ideal response?


1. questioning and challenging, 2. recognizing differences, 3. forming opinions and supporting
claims, 4. putting ideas into a broader context.

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The study of chronemics in nonverbal communication includes ______.

a. observing eye blinks in a conversation b. observing vocal variety in a conversation c. observing how people claim space and territory d. observing how people time the “flow” of conversation

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A speech that is divided into parts, with each part delivered by a different person, is known as a

A. panel. B. symposium. C. split speech. D. team presentation.

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Of the following characteristics, which one applies to computer-mediated communication?

a. Messages can be overheard by or repeated to a third party but not with complete accuracy. b. You and the other person or people share the same physical space. c. It is always your turn, speaker time is unlimited, and you can't be interrupted. d. Impressions are based on verbal and nonverbal cues that the receiver receives.

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Questioning the logic of an authors' conclusions or whether or not they provide adequate evidence is questioning the ____ of the authors' information

A) validity B) currency C) reliability D) relevance

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