What Is a Key Characteristic of Critical Thinking

question 14

Multiple Choice

What is a key characteristic of critical thinking?

• A)It is a means of eliminating alternatives to arrive at one right answer.
• B)It requires making the right assumptions to support an argument.
• C)It requires a questioning mind.
• D)It is a means of picking out things wrong with another person's argument.

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Definitions:

Double Approach/Avoidance

A conflict involving a choice between two goals, each with both appealing and unappealing aspects.

Avoidance/Avoidance

A conflict situation where an individual must choose between two negative or undesirable options, leading to stress or anxiety.

Approach/Approach

A conflict situation where an individual must choose between two desirable options or outcomes.

Precipitating Causes

Events or situations that trigger or initiate a response, often related to the onset of a psychological disorder or an episode of illness.