Question

Critical thinking involves which of the following? Check all that apply.

using the best data available
avoiding conflict
being unbiased
compromising
being open-minded

Answer 1

Correct choices:
- using the best data available — Yes. Critical thinking relies on relevant, high-quality evidence.
- being unbiased — Yes. It requires minimizing personal biases and evaluating arguments fairly.
- being open-minded — Yes. It involves considering alternative viewpoints and being willing to revise conclusions.

Not correct:
- avoiding conflict — No. Critical thinking doesn't require avoiding conflict; constructive disagreement can clarify issues and improve reasoning.
- compromising — No. Compromise is a social/political strategy; critical thinking is about finding truth or best-supported conclusions, not necessarily meeting in the middle.