Benefits of critical thinking

Good critical thinking involves:
· Improved attention & observation

· More focused reading

· Improved ability to identify key points in a text or meassage and not being distracted by less important material

· Knowledge of how to get your own point across more easily

· Skills of analysis that you can apply to various situations

Ancillary skills:

· Observation

· Reasoning

· Decision-making

· Analysis

· Judgement

· Persuasion

Realistic self-appraisal

Many people probably over-estimate their critical thinking skills

Emotional self-management

We may not like evidence that contradicts our own opinions orbeliefs

Perseverance, accuracy precision

Critical thinking involves accuracy & precision & a dedication to finding the correct answer. It includes:

Attention to detail

Identifying trends & patters

Repetition

Taking different perspectives

Objectivity

Considering implications & distant consequences