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HUM 115 University of Phoenix Critical Thinker Worksheet

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Critical Thinker Worksheet

Write a 75- to 125-word response to each of the following prompts: 

1. Review the definition of critical thinking on p. 6 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.

Critical thinking is a way to be open-minded, willing to reconsider beliefs other than your own based

on found evidence, data, and information. When I was in high school, I had a barrier of what I

learned to be egocentric thinking, believing that nothing I was learning in school would apply to the

real world. I learned later in life that I lacked the skill of critical thinking. Critical thinking plays a role

in everyday life as there are many decisions that will have to be made throughout and not knowing

all there is to know about that scenario can either positively or negatively affect ourselves, family,

and the world we live in. Critical thinking also plays a role in every part of your professional life.

rather you are interviewing for a new job, seeking to get that promotion, or managing your own

business. You need to be able to think critically, communicate clearly, and analyze data to solve

problems if you are aiming to get that job, promotion, or to keep effectively keep your business

running. One example in my life in which critical thinking could be used is the current pandemic our

world is undergoing. Critical thinking is not going to make the problem go away but it can help us

understand the causes of the virus and help to suggest ways to cope with the problem and come up

with ways to improve the current situation.

2. Review the barriers to critical thinking discussed on pp. 21-28 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.

One common barrier identified in the textbook is “resistance”. This barrier affects one’s overall growth

and development as it block any interactions that will challenge their beliefs, instead of letting go of the

fear of being wrong and accepting insight from other sources that may better support their logic for them

to understand their topic clearly. Another common barrier found in the textbook is “stress” which can

alter an individual’s ability to react physically, mentally, or emotionally. The cognitive process of your

brain is affected in the result of stress and limit one’s ability to engage in critical thinking. One situation I

have encountered the barrier of “resistance” is when I was experiencing a really bad stomach cramp

that couldn’t be explained, and not wanting to go to the hospital because I am always afraid of what the

results might reveal. It wasn’t until my friend forced me to go to the hospital to find out that I had

appendicitis and was rushed into surgery in time to save my life. One situation I have encountered the

barrier of “stress” is falling short of my daughter’s daycare tuition for the week and not having any

assistance with helping my daughter to and from school. It wasn’t until I cried and took a few deep

breaths and was able to think of a way to pay my daughter’s tuition so that I was able to get to work.

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HUM/115 v9 Critical Thinker Worksheet Write a 75- to 125-word response to each of the following prompts: 1. Review the definition of critical thinking on p. 6 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. Critical thinking is a way to be open-minded, willing to reconsider beliefs other than your own based on found eviden ...
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