The Spectrum of Universal Intellectual Standards, developed by the Foundation for Critical Thinking, are a set of eleven matched categories of concepts that can be used when developing and sharpening critical-thinking skills
Which of the following are some of these universal intellectual standards? Select all that apply. a. clear–unclear
b. precise–cloudy
c. specific–vague
d. deep–superficial
e. real–unreal
f. detailed–general
A, C, D, F
The Foundation for Critical Thinking defined a number of matched sets of standards that can be used to refine and enhance critical thinking skills. There are eleven matched sets of these intellectual standards: 1) clear–unclear, 2) precise–imprecise, 3) specific–vague, 4) accurate–inaccurate, 5) relevant–irrelevant, 6) logical–illogical, 7) deep–superficial, 8) detailed–general, 9) significant–insignificant, 10) adequate–inadequate, and 11) fair–unfair.
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