1.14 Seven Dispositions Toward Critical Thinking

1.14 Seven Dispositions Toward Critical Thinking mjb116

What kind of person would be apt to use their critical thinking skills? Take a moment and reflect on people you interact with on a daily basis, who you consider to possess critical thinking skills. What adjectives or dispositions characterize behaviors that are demonstrated? How can you add to your own critical thinking skill set? Facione's research, in conjunction with expert opinion, has devised the seven dispositions toward critical thinking below.

Seven Dispositions Toward Critical Thinking

  • Inquisitive
  • Systematic
  • Analytical
  • Open-minded
  • Judicious
  • Truth seeking
  • Confident in reasoning
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