A nurse readily admits errors when they occur and is aware of the limits of his knowledge in practice. The nurse's manager would evaluate that this nurse demonstrates which traits of mind of a critical thinker? (Select all that apply.)
a. Confidence in reason
b. Fair-mindedness
c. Intellectual courage
d. Intellectual humility
e. Intellectual integrity
D, E
Intellectual humility is the awareness of the limits of one's knowledge and sensitivity to the possibility of self-deception. Intellectual integrity is the application of rigorous and consistent standards of evidence and the admission of errors when they occur. Confidence in reason is the confidence in one's ability to think fairly. Fair-mindedness is a consciousness of the need to treat all viewpoints alike, without reference to one's own feelings or vested interests. Intellectual courage is a willingness to listen and examine all ideas, including those that trigger a negative reaction.
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