Critical Thinkers Analyze Their Assumptions and Those of Others

question 153

Multiple Choice

Critical thinkers analyze their assumptions and those of others. Which of the following statements best demonstrates this skill?

• A) "My boss won't let me work from home, but her decision is based on the belief that employees are more productive at the office."
• B) "I think my girlfriend is cheating on me, but I'm too angry right now to think logically."
• C) "It's OK to admit that I don't know the answer when my son asks me a question."
• D) "There's probably no single reason why people commit crimes."

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Definitions:

Parallel Learning Structure

A system within an organization that operates alongside the formal organizational structure, designed to facilitate learning and innovation without disrupting the main workflow.

Appreciative Inquiry

A management approach that focuses on identifying and building on an organization's strengths and successes to improve performance.

Unfreezing

The initial stage in the process of change, where existing beliefs, values, or behaviors are questioned or deconstructed to facilitate the adoption of new attitudes or practices.

Change Effort

The intentional actions taken to alter an individual's behavior or an organization's structure, culture, or processes.