Which of the Following Is Not a Definition of Critical

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a definition of critical thinking?

• A)making sense of our world by carefully examining our thinking and the thinking of others in order to clarify and improve our understanding
• B)the understanding of argument, recognizing fallacies, and distinguishing premises from conclusions
• C)thinking about your thinking while you're thinking in order to make your thinking better
• D)purposeful, outcome-directed thinking based upon a body of non-scientific knowledge derived from research and other courses of evidence

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Definitions:

Line Length

A measurement that represents the distance from one end of a line to the other end.

Automatic Processing

The unconscious and involuntary operations of the mind that enable complex tasks or procedures to be performed without conscious thought.

Controlled Processing

Involves conscious, deliberate decision making and thought, requiring attention and effort.

Mindfulness

A mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.