1. Review the definition of critical thinking in Ch. 1 of THiNK: Critical Thinking and Logic Skills for Everyday Life. Respond to the following questions:
What is the role of critical thinking in daily life?
Provide an example of a situation in your own life in which critical thinking could be used and discuss why critical thinking would be helpful in that situation.
2. Review the barriers to critical thinking discussed in Ch. 1 of THiNK: Critical Thinking and Logic Skills for Everyday Life. Respond to the following:
Identify and describe in your own words at least 2 common barriers found in the textbook to critical thinking.
Provide an example of situations where you have encountered each barrier.
3. Review the information about the 3 stages of cognitive development in Ch. 1 of THiNK: Critical Thinking and Logic Skills for Everyday Life. Respond to the following:
At which of the 3 stages of cognitive development (dualism, relativism, commitment) are you currently? Explain why you placed yourself in this stage of development.
If you are currently at stage 1 or 2, using the suggestions in the textbook how will you move to stage 3? If you are at stage 3, how will you maintain that level of critical thinking?
