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

What is critical thinking?

Critical thinking is the ability to think clearly and rationally. It includes the ability to engage in reflective and independent thinking a person with critical thinking skills. A person that have a good memory and who understand many data’s not necessarily that he is good at critical thinking. A critical thinker is able to deduce consequences from what he knows, and he knows how to make use of information to solve problems, and to seek relevant sources of information to inform him.