Describe critical thinking and the five principles which form the foundation of it

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Answer will include that critical thinking in psychology is a type of reflection that involves asking whether a particular belief can be supported by scientific theory and observation. Critical thinkers are willing to challenge conventional wisdom by asking hard questions.Critical thinking relies on the following basic principles. (1) Few "truths" transcend the need for logical analysis and empirical testing. While religious beliefs and personal values may be held as matters of faith, most other ideas can and should be evaluated by applying the rules of logic, evidence, and the scientific method.
(2) Critical thinkers often wonder what it would take to show that a "truth" is false. Critical thinkers actively seek to falsify beliefs, including their own. (3) Authority or claimed expertise does not automatically make an idea true or false. Just because a teacher, guru, celebrity, or authority is convinced or sincere doesn't mean one should automatically believe or disbelieve that person. (4) Judging the quality of evidence is crucial. To decide correctly, one can't just weigh the amount of evidence. One must also critically evaluate the quality of the evidence. Then one can give greater weight to the most credible facts. (5) Critical thinking requires an open mind. Be prepared to consider daring departures and go wherever the evidence leads. However, don't become so "open­minded" that one is simply gullible.