Which of the Following Is the Purpose of Critical Thinking

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the purpose of critical thinking?

• A) to form well-reasoned and fair-minded judgments regarding what to believe or what to do
• B) to promote an uncritical method of reaching firm conclusions about what is or is not true
• C) to make decisions about a situation based on quick and reactive judgments
• D) to arrive at decisions without wasting time analyzing every option

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Definitions:

Psychokinesis

The claimed capability to manipulate objects using only the power of the mind.

Context Effects

Refers to how the context in which a stimulus occurs can affect the perception of this stimulus.

Perceptual Adaptation

The ability of the body to adjust to an environment by filtering out distractions, allowing for greater focus on particular stimuli.

Perceptual Set

A mental predisposition to perceive one thing and not another, influenced by expectations, emotions, and culture.