...Final: My thinking about living with an open and critical mind has definitely both been challenged and changed through this experience. During this experience I gave up drinking soda and only replaced it with water. I took a personality test and learned a lot about why I am the way that I am. Also, I started journaling for my emotional health and well being. I was challenged because I thought that overall I had a pretty open mind and was relatively good at thinking through things critically. Through my personality test I was seen to be someone to avoid conflict, which naturally mean that I am not great at looking at things critically. I am very good at taking things at face value and that I believe is one of my weaknesses when it comes to critical thinking. Through this experience though I have identified that weakness and been able to learn and understand different ways in which to think through something critically and it has given me better insight into many of my everyday encounters. I personally am addicted to soda, this is my caffeine intake and so I suppose it is the caffeine that I am addicted to. In order to incorporate the ILP into my everyday starting with body, I chose to remove soda from my diet and replace it with water. At first it was a struggle. I believed that I would just be able to stop and have no issues and that I would feel better for doing so. I was very wrong. I had to wean off of it slowly. When I decided to quit drinking it cold turkey I would...
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...Critical Thinking Application When people rely on research rather than just their emotions; this is the basis of critical thinking. Critical thinking is more than just giving two looks at a situation and following a gut feeling, it is taking the time to research and plan, to strive for the most beneficial answer possible. The importance and benefits of critical thinking has most likely affected everyone’s personal or professional life at one time or another, maybe even daily. A moment of critical thinking worthy of discussing in which the nine steps of decision making became a valuable tool was the decision to remain on active duty in the United States Navy. After eight years of honorable service the military had given a choice; change jobs within the organization or take the money offered and run. This creates a problem because of the want to retire in the chosen profession was a personal career goal. Many questions along with various thoughts and feelings became extremely intense. However, there were three months ahead before a final decision had to be made. This was more than enough time to implement ones critical thinking skills and put the decision making process into effect. The first step in any situation is to identify the issue or cause for critical thinking. In this case it was to remain in the military and change jobs, possibly running the risk of being unhappy with the new career or to separate and to attend college while also becoming the mother who was desired...
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...The Relationship between Critical Thinking and Ethics Donald J. Poirier Gen/201 February 2, 2016 Amy Gingrich The Relationship between Critical Thinking and Ethics When we begin to talk about the relationship between critical thinking and ethics, we must first have to understand the meaning of both. The Foundation for Critical Thinking defines critical thinking as the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action. That is a lot for me to comprehend, so I will state it in easier terms; it is the mental process of actively and skillfully evaluating information to reach an intelligent answer or conclusion. Ethics, on the other hand, is an area of study that deals with ideas about what is good and bad behavior or a branch of philosophy dealing with what is morally right or wrong. So that we can more easily comprehend critical thinking, it is broken down into six steps. Step 1 is Remembering. Remembering is the basic level that requires that you be able to identify what is being said, such as the topic and main points. Step 2 is Understanding. Understanding means the comprehension of the material read, seen, or heard. The best way to know if you understand something is whether you can put in your own words what was read or heard. Step 3 is...
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...Critical Thinking and Ethics Critical thinking and ethics go hand in hand when it comes making decisions or problem solving. Whether the problems needing a solution are in a professional setting or part of a person’s personal life ethics are a huge influence on the course taken by an individual. Learning how to use critical thinking to influence these decisions can be very beneficial to everyone. Critical Thinking and It’s Steps Critical thinking can seem like a very complicated process but with practice it can be applied to everything in life. So what exactly is critical thinking? “Critical thinking is the objective analysis of an issue in order to form judgment” (Ridel, 2015, pg. 7). Although there are many different definitions for it the one above explains more clearly what it consist of. What it doesn’t include is the six steps in the critical thinking process. Step one is remembering, which is simply being able to remember key terms or facts. Step two is understanding, being able to explain in one’s own words what was remembered. Step three is applying, which is using a certain idea to get desired results. Step four is analyzing, being able to break an idea down into parts or steps. Step five is evaluating the quality of a certain idea. Step six is creating, which is being able to create a whole new idea based off the original (Ellis, 2014). Problem Solving Using Critical Thinking Decisions are made every day by everyone to solve problems. Some problems are of monumental...
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...Critical Thinking and Decision-making “Critical thinking is the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action” (Sciven & Paul, 2004). Moreover, critical thinkers use decision-making models as a guide to identify an issue, cause and desired outcome. These models are major components of the critical thinking process, as it determines the effectiveness of the end result. This paper will discuss a career development issue using The University of Phoenix (UOP) decision-making model as a guide. This model is divided by three phases: (a) framing the problem, (b) making the decision, and (c) evaluating the decision. Critical Thinking “Critical thinking is that mode of thinking - about any subject, content, or problem - in which the thinker improves the quality of his or her thinking by skillfully taking charge of the structures inherent in thinking and imposing intellectual standards upon them” (Paul & Elder, 2001). To think critically, one must identify, analyze, dissect, evaluate, reconstruct information to make sound decisions and achieve the best results. In addition, decision-makers must also outline potential risks, losses and alternatives to improve the process or resolve any foreseeable issues. Lastly, they also test, implement and monitor the finalized...
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...Associate Level Material Appendix A Final Project Overview and Timeline Final Project Overview One’s sexual identity is developed over time and is dependent on various psychological, biological, and social factors. One of the main goals of this course has been to offer the opportunity to reflect on your own sexuality. For your final personal response, address the following course topics as they are, related to your own life. • Describe the value system you most identified with in your sexual decision making before this course. Also describe how you used critical thinking in sexual decision making before this course. How has completing this course altered or not altered your value system related to sexuality? Has there been a change in the role of critical thinking in your sexual decision making? Explain your answer. • Describe how the physical and social aspects of your world, along with prevalent historical and scientific perspectives, have affected life with your sexual orientation. • Analyze the development of your gender identity in relation to the physical and social world around you. Relate yourself to the masculinity-femininity continuum. • Analyze what has characterized your relationships. What aspects of attraction have been important to you? What style or styles of love have pervaded your romantic experiences? • Choose one additional topic from the course not covered above (such as contraception, sexual dysfunctions, paraphilias...
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...Critical Thinking: Compare and Contrast Latrenda Suggs RSC 801, Section L11 Professor Barker Capitol College Abstract The constructs of this paper will compare and contrast the various definitions of critical thinking. Many of the scholarly articles that I have researched for this paper provide insight of various reasoning as to the ideas of what critical thinking means. Although the wording is very different for each definition they seem to overlap each of in a sense. Some of the researchers of these articles read as though they took a deeper reflection of what critical thinking means. Critical thinking is very important for people all of ages. Critical thinking is detrimental to a student’s success. Introduction Critical thinking is essential for students and people in everyday life. Critical thinking skills are what characterizes’ the way a person thinks and learn. Critical thinking is where ideas are formed. Many researchers interpret critical thinking in different ways. Critical thinking can be used in every field such as engineering, teaching, nursing and business. Some people don’t understand truly what critical thinking mean and how to access their full potential. In 2007 a study was conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics which reveals that the United States was behind the curve on critical thinking. Critical thinking methods aren’t being applied in schools as they should be. Students lack problem solving skills which lead to problems with...
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...SYLLABUS BCOM/275 Business Communications and Critical Thinking Copyright ©2014 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course introduces students to the foundations of communication in a business setting. Students will develop skills in critical thinking and decision making through the forms of written communication, including memos, emails, business letters, and reports. Other topics include communication ethics and cross-cultural communications, personal communication styles, solving organizational problems, and the evaluation of an organizations strategic direction. Course Dates Jul 29, 2014 - Sep 01, 2014 Faculty Information Name : Email Address : Alternate Email Address Phone Number : SHARLA WALKER (PRIMARY) sharmarie@email.phoenix.edu (510) 481-8992 Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents (both located on your student website): • Academic Policies • Instructor Policies University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Get Ready for Class • Familiarize yourself with the textbooks used in this course. Course Materials All electronic materials are available on your student...
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...docx GEN 499 Week 2 Assignment Critique GEN 499 Week 2 DQ 1.docx GEN 499 Week 3 Assignment Final Paper Topic, Thesis Statement and Annotated Bibliography.docx GEN 499 Week 3 DQ 1.docx GEN 499 Week 3 DQ 2.docx GEN 499 Week 4 Critical Thinking Quiz.docx GEN 499 Week 4 DQ 1.docx GEN 499 Week 4 DQ 2.docx GEN 499 Week 5 Assignment Final Research Paper GEN 499 Week 5 DQ 1.docx GEN 499 Week 5 DQ 2.docx GEN 499 Entire Course GEN 499 Entire Course you will find the next documents: GEN 499 Week 1 DQ 2.docx GEN 499 Week 1 DQ1.docx GEN 499 Week 2 Assignment Critique GEN 499 Week 2 DQ 1.docx GEN 499 Week 3 Assignment Final Paper Topic, Thesis Statement and Annotated Bibliography.docx GEN 499 Week 3 DQ 1.docx GEN 499 Week 3 DQ 2.docx GEN 499 Week 4 Critical Thinking Quiz.docx GEN 499 Week 4 DQ 1.docx GEN 499 Week 4 DQ 2.docx GEN 499 Week 5 Assignment Final Research Paper GEN 499 Week 5 DQ 1.docx GEN 499 Week 5 DQ 2.docx GEN 499 Entire Course GEN 499 Entire Course you will find the next documents: GEN 499 Week 1 DQ 2.docx GEN 499 Week 1 DQ1.docx GEN 499 Week 2 Assignment Critique GEN 499 Week 2 DQ 1.docx GEN 499 Week 3 Assignment Final Paper Topic, Thesis Statement and Annotated Bibliography.docx GEN 499 Week 3 DQ 1.docx GEN 499 Week 3 DQ 2.docx GEN 499 Week 4 Critical Thinking Quiz.docx GEN 499 Week 4 DQ 1.docx GEN 499 Week 4 DQ 2.docx GEN 499 Week 5 Assignment Final Research Paper GEN 499 Week 5 DQ 1.docx GEN 499 Week 5 DQ 2.docx...
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...Critical Thinking and Ethics According to The Foundation for Critical Thinking (2013) the definition of critical thinking is “the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action.” To me, that means reading a paragraph and remembering a few details about it. It's a more in-depth application of the subject, and how it can be used in your everyday life. Taking your personal experience and applying the new knowledge to it, and coming up with something deeper and more meaningful. As the definition states, critical thinking has multiple levels, or steps, that get more involved as you progress through them. As explained by Ellis (2015) the first step is remembering. Having the ability to remember facts and points about the topic you are learning. It seems pretty simple, but it's paramount because without memory we wouldn't be able to ever get past the first step. The second step, understanding, another relatively easy one, is your ability to comprehend the material, and summarize it into your own words. Step three, applying, requires you to use the knowledge to manifest some result from it. The fourth step in the critical thinking process is analyzing. This is where you being to dig really deep into the information. Your ability to separate the information into...
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...have in common? Critical thinking is required in each situation to adequately assess the situation and act accordingly. We may not be aware of the frequency with which we employ critical thinking, but it is vital to good decision making. Without critical thinking, managers can fall into the habit of reacting on impulse, responding to gut feelings alone, or relying only on the advice of others when making important decisions. Understanding the relationship between critical thinking and decision making is the first step towards making wise decisions. This week's focus is on critical thinking and how it relates to decision making. Topics include defining critical thinking, benefits of thinking critically, and the relationship between critical thinking and decision making. Week in Relation to the course Good decision making is the backbone of sound management. The University of Phoenix nine-step decision-making model requires a sequence of steps leading to a sound, defensible decision. Critical thinking is a vital component of making good decisions, defining the decision-making strategy by analyzing the thinking process involved. A firm grasp of the critical-thinking components will equip managers to make sound, considered decisions. Discussion of a Key Point, Thread, or Objective Critical Thinking Definition and Benefits "Critical thinking is that mode of thinking - about any subject, content, or problem - in which the thinker improves the quality of his or her thinking by skillfully...
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... |Creative Minds and Critical Thinking | Copyright © 2009, 2005 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description In this course, students will analyze the thinking process from a critical and creative perspective. The lives of prominent creative thinkers will be examined to identify the social, historical, psychological, and cultural elements that influenced their development. The salient aspects of creativity will be assessed along with the relationship between creativity and critical thinking. Students will apply critical thinking skills to contemporary creative and scientific thought. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Ruggiero, V. R. (2009). The art of thinking: A guide to...
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...Critical Thinking Applications Michael E. Murphy University of Phoenix Online Critical Thinking: Strategies in Decisions Making MGT 350 Bridget Peaco July 12, 2010 Human beings tend toward selfish pursuits. People rarely act in a rational and an objective manner (Kurland, 2000). To set aside these traits, it takes an applied effort, which can lead to different options and intellectual improvement. Critical thinking can help people to take control of their own thinking. They learn to distinguish between what is opinion and factual reality. Simply put, the process of critical thinking helps a person to assess what others either write or speak, and ascertain the validity of his or her comments. Critical thinkers have certain attributes that permit them to observe conditions around themselves and then make educated choices that can solve either problems or dilemmas. Some of these attributes are: * asks pertinent questions * assesses statements and arguments * is able to admit a lack of understanding or information * has a sense of curiosity * is interested in finding new solutions * is able to clearly define a set of criteria for analyzing ideas * is willing to examine beliefs, assumptions, and opinions and weigh them against facts * listens carefully to others and is able to give feedback * sees that critical thinking is a lifelong process of self-assessment * suspends judgment until all facts have been gathered and considered ...
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...What is Critical Thinking? Alice Steward CRT 205 June 30, 2013 Mrs. Sheila Skelton What is Critical Thinking? In critical thinking we normally don’t think how we think. Day in day out us make decisions, new ideas, and draw conclusions on the situation at hand and evaluate other people’s opinions. Most of our actions are not at random and often require careful consideration. If we were to make the wrong decision when evaluating a situation, the final decision could be flawed. Also if emotions are involved in the analysis it could become clouded and it would result in the risk of being a biased decision. If the correct amount of time is not taking to gather all the facts then the probability of the solution could be lost. When a person accepts what they want to hear at face they tend to run the risk of being manipulated also. To avoid all of these mishaps it is very important to use critical thinking. When using critical thinking we have the ability to separate facts from opinions. It means having the correct thought process t ask questions when needed. With critical thinking it uncovers assumptions, makes assertion based on the logic and evidence of the situation at question. Critical thinking is also the discipline which uses information, experience, observation, and reasoning to guide in the decision process (Ferrett, 1997). Critical thinking plays an important role in the decision making process because it improves our performance by us developing and understanding...
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...The importance of understanding what is known prior to making a decision comes in when you actually make that final decision. If an individual does not fully understand the situation before they make a decision, they have a better chance of making the wrong decision. People often make decisions based on their first thoughts of the situation and this can cause a problem because they do not fully understand what is going on. If that individual would have taken the time to listen more or ask more questions about the situation they might have gotten more information that could of changed their final decision. This decision tends to be a more sound decision that the individual can rely on more so then those decision make strictly from opinions. Deductive reasoning plays a major role in the decision making process because it is the process of making a decision based on facts that lead you to the final decision. Not all decisions can be made using deductive reasoning but those that can are easier to back up because they are based of factual evidence. This factual evidence in a way guarantees the conclusion in the end and gives you a sound decision in the end. The process of deductive reasoning aids in understanding an argument because an individual is thinking critically before they make the final decision. Taking into consideration the factual evidence that the argument has is the best way to make a decision and for an individual to not think critically about a argument and the facts...
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