The nursing student understands that being willing to listen and examine all ideas, even if they cause a negative reaction when considering them, describes the critical thinking characteristic known as intellectual
a. autonomy.
b. courage.
c. humility.
d. integrity.
B
Intellectual courage is a willingness to listen and examine all ideas, including those that trigger a negative response.
Intellectual autonomy means having rational control of one's beliefs, values, and inferences.
Intellectual humility is an awareness of the limits of one's knowledge and sensitivity to the possibility of self-deception.
Intellectual integrity is the application of rigorous and consistent standards of evidence and the admission of errors when they occur.
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