Which of the following is a characteristic of an accomplished critical thinker?
a. Inquisitiveness
b. Narrow focus
c. Unaffected by other arguments
d. Quick decision making
ANS: A
A
The accomplished critical thinker needs to ask questions when things do not seem quite right.
B
The accomplished critical thinker thinks broadly, considering all possibilities.
C
The accomplished critical thinker considers all information and all arguments before deciding on a course of action.
D
The accomplished critical thinker considers the facts, fits them into known patterns, considers all aspects of the problem, and makes decisions based on knowledge, not on instinct.
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