Critical Thinking Is a Purposeful, Goal-Directed Process of Inquiry That

question 16

Multiple Choice

Critical thinking is a purposeful, goal-directed process of inquiry that uses available facts, principles, theories, and abstractions. Which statement best describes the processes that are accomplished through critical thinking?

• A) Make inferences, solve problems, arrive at decisions.
• B) Persuade others, induce debate, use intuition.
• C) Make inferences, reduce fractions, make decisions.
• D) Solve problems, elevate issues, reflect actions.

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Definitions:

Depreciation

The reduction in the value of an asset over time due to wear and tear or obsolescence.

Dollar

The basic monetary unit used in the United States and other countries, symbolized by $.

Exports

Goods or services produced in one country and sold to buyers in another country.

Financial Account

Refers to a component of a country's balance of payments that records investments and financial transactions, including investments in foreign securities and direct investments.