INT 322.

90 Final
By Ross Cardwell

Also known as the Judgment Phase The mind examines and evaluates what it has produced. Makes its judgments, and, where appropriate adds refinements

Critical Thinking

Good critical thinkers are very careful how they approach this phase

Good Critical Thinkers

1 Test their first impressions 2 Make important distinctions 3 Base their conclusions on evidence rather than their own feelings

3 Important Steps

A Simple Way to Think Critically

Good thinkers double check the logic of their thinking Identify imperfections and complications Anticipating negative responses Generally refining their ideas

More Qualities

Good thinkers double check the logic of their thinking Identify imperfections and complications Anticipating negative responses Generally refining their ideas

More Qualities

Judge too quickly and uncritically Ignore the need for evidence Let their feelings shape their conclusions They ignore the possibility of flaws in their thinking

Poor Critical Thinkers

The End!