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ATTRIBUTES OF A CRITICAL THINKER:  






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  

looks for evidence to support assumption and beliefs  

is able to adjust opinions when new facts are found  

looks for proof  

examines problems closely

is able to reject information that is incorrect or irrelevant  

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