Which of the following is not a characteristic of critical thinking?
a. dependent thinking c. intellectual humility
b. proactive d. creative
A
Characteristics of critical thinking include: creativity; logical, rational, reflective processes; prudent, inquisitive, cautious truth-seeking; self-regulating judgment; intellectual humility; independent thinking; challenges to rituals and habits; action-orientation; expertise based on experience and knowledge; clear thinking thought processes are orderly, focused, and persistent; the ability to see multiple meanings in a situation; one anticipates events, takes initiative, examines strategies to use, recognizes consequences of each strategy, and makes a decision; and ability to work collaboratively in reaching a decision.
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