The reference point from which one approaches a particular t…

The reference point from which one approaches a particular topic or issue and that influences thinking.  Asking ourselves questions such as “What am I focused on?”  or “Am I having difficulty looking at this from a viewpoint with which I disagree?” helps us become aware of the limitations of our thinking.  Which element of thought is involved?

Marie and Sam were working on a research project involving t…

Marie and Sam were working on a research project involving the use of genetic testing for sex selection of IVF embryos.  When trying to develop a thesis statement to guide their research. Marie told Sam they needed to make sure the thesis was understandable and easy to grasp and to make sure to give good examples.  Which critical thinking standard were they using to guide them?

Haley, John, Sam, Paige and Ty Shawn were all discussing the…

Haley, John, Sam, Paige and Ty Shawn were all discussing the football game from the previous Friday night.  John, Sam and Ty Shawn were all players on the team.  Every time either John or Sam would start to tell about something that happened on the field, Ty Shawn would interrupt to describe again and again the two touchdowns he had made. Ty Shawn has fallen prey to the critical thinking barrier of