Question

Which of the following defines critical thinking skills?(1 point)
Responses

the ability to give your full attention to a speaker and respond in a way to improve mutual understanding
the ability to give your full attention to a speaker and respond in a way to improve mutual understanding

the ability to evaluate data, make connections, and draw conclusions in a rational, unbiased way
the ability to evaluate data, make connections, and draw conclusions in a rational, unbiased way

the ability to judge a communication event or competition fairly and honestly
the ability to judge a communication event or competition fairly and honestly

the ability to give a speech without any preparation or knowledge of the given topic
the ability to give a speech without any preparation or knowledge of the given topic

Answer 1

the ability to evaluate data, make connections, and draw conclusions in a rational, unbiased way

Explanation: That describes critical thinking. (Other choices describe active listening, fair judging, and impromptu speaking.)