Benefits of Critical Thinking

Good critical thinking involves:

·        Improved attention & observation

·        More focused reading

·        Improved ability to identify key points in a text or message and not being distracted by         less important material

·        Knowledge of how to get your own point across more easily

·        Skills of analysis that you can apply to various situations

Ancillary skills:

·        Observation

·        Reasoning

·        Decision-making

·        Analysis

·        Judgment

·        Persuasion

Realistic self-appraisal

Many people probably over-estimate their critical thinking skills

Emotional self-management

We may not like evidence that contradicts our own opinions orbeliefs

  

Perseverance, accuracy precision

Critical thinking involves accuracy & precision & a dedication to finding the correct answer. It includes:

   

-           Attention to detail

-             Identifying trends & patters

-           Repetition

-           Taking different perspectives

-           Objectivity 

-           Considering implications & distant consequences