7. Defining Critical Thinking
One who refuses to
complacently accept
conclusions, one who
analyzes and evaluates
evidence in order to
distinguish strong
reasoning
8. Defining Critical Thinking
unlike the uncritical
thinker who accepts or
rejects conclusions, often
on the basis of egocentric
attachment or
unassessed bias.
30. Try Their Test
You are at a store
in one end of the
mall about to
purchase a
calculator for
$25
Would you go down
to the other end of
the mall to purchase
the same calculator
for
$20
31. You are at a store
in one end of the
mall about to
purchase a
computer for
$2000
Would you go down
to the other end of
the mall to purchase
the same computer
for
$1995
Try Their Test
32. Everyone Has Their Own Style
Communication
That leads to a style of
Decision Making
34. Decision Making Style
Bull
Eagle
Bloodhound
Bee
Observing Knowing
Unemotional
Emotional
Analytical Direct
Amiable Expressive
We need more data
to be sure.
Strike while the iron
is hot.
This idea sounds like
fun.
Will decision make us
comfortable?
38. SortSelect Interpret
The Process of Perception
Stages
Cognitions Filters
1
2
3
4
Tragic
Crazy
Driver
Biker
Mistake
Great First
Responders
Experience
40. Reality
Reality is created in the mind
Reality is not “Real” it is what we think is real
One’s reality is the “truth” about their situation
Our Reality is shaped by our experiences
We make decisions based our Reality
41. Reality
No two realities are identical
Arguing should used to test our reality
Our goal should be to to create the
most valid reality
Arguments occur because people have a
difference in reality.
42. Today’s Summary
Rhetorical Model of Argumentation:
Thinking is a: Skill
Logos, Ethos, Pathos
The two types of decision making are: Voluntary and Involuntary
Critical thinking is the ability to challenge: our deepest held beliefs
The perception process has how many stages? 3
The correct order of the perception process is: Select, Sort, Interpret
Reality is: Our mental interpretation of our environment