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:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems.

Secretory Phase

A phase of the menstrual cycle following ovulation where the endometrium prepares for potential implantation of an embryo.

Uterine Cycle

The monthly cycle of changes in the uterus, including menstruation, in preparation for possible pregnancy.

Progesterone

A hormone released by the ovaries involved in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryogenesis of humans and other species.