The term "critical thinking" is best summarized by which of the following statements?

a. Critical thinking describes a pattern of negative and pessimistic thought often observed in depressed people

b. Critical thinking describes the skill of discerning which aspect of a problem should be solved first.
c. Critical thinking means looking for flaws in a person or argument.
d. A person who thinks critically judges information before accepting it.


d

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What is the boiling point of water?

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A) 4.0 M B) 10-10 M C) 10-4 M D) 104 M

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