Psy 265 Critical Thinking Analysis
Checkpoint – Critical Thinking and Sexual Decision Making
Brianna Nichole Foster
PSY/265
10/20/2011
Yvonne Moore
Critical thinkers maintain a healthy skepticism. They examine definitions of terms, weigh premises, consider evidence, and decide whether arguments are valid and logical. When making an important decision in your life, it can be extremely helpful in thinking critically about certain situations. For example, sex or sexual intercourse is something all people should take seriously. Sure, when people think about sex, they tend to think more on the positive side of the effects of sex. However, there is much more to take into consideration: are you young? What would happen if you were to get pregnant? Are you in high school? …show more content…
Some conclusions, even seemingly “scientific” conclusions, are based on anecdotes and personal endorsements. They are not founded on sound research. For example, the fifth principal’s example on how married people who cohabited before marriage are more in likely to get a divorce, where as those who don’t cohabit don’t get divorced. Although this statement is true for some people, it isn’t true for all people. Although it was researched and scientifically proven for some people, it isn’t true for all people. Another example would be a partner telling his or her partner that she won’t get pregnant if they don’t use a condom, even if he does “pull out”. Although the statement may seem like it would be true, there are still many things to worry about, even getting pregnant. The man still has pre-cum and if the woman is ovulating at that time, then there is a possibility that she could get pregnant. Another worry is STD’s. It is stated that condoms prevent STD’s, but not all. There is the HPV (human papillomavirus). This virus is extremely contagious, even if a condom is worn, because not only is it on the genital area, but the surrounding area as well, and with that contact, the virus can be spread. The seventh principal is to not oversimplify. Consider the statement “homosexuality is inborn”. There is some evidence that sexual orientation may involve inborn predispositions, such as genetic influences. However, biology is not destiny in human sexuality. Gay male, lesbian, and heterosexual sexual orientations appear to develop as the result of a complex interaction of biological and environmental
Brianna Nichole Foster
PSY/265
10/20/2011
Yvonne Moore
Critical thinkers maintain a healthy skepticism. They examine definitions of terms, weigh premises, consider evidence, and decide whether arguments are valid and logical. When making an important decision in your life, it can be extremely helpful in thinking critically about certain situations. For example, sex or sexual intercourse is something all people should take seriously. Sure, when people think about sex, they tend to think more on the positive side of the effects of sex. However, there is much more to take into consideration: are you young? What would happen if you were to get pregnant? Are you in high school? …show more content…
Some conclusions, even seemingly “scientific” conclusions, are based on anecdotes and personal endorsements. They are not founded on sound research. For example, the fifth principal’s example on how married people who cohabited before marriage are more in likely to get a divorce, where as those who don’t cohabit don’t get divorced. Although this statement is true for some people, it isn’t true for all people. Although it was researched and scientifically proven for some people, it isn’t true for all people. Another example would be a partner telling his or her partner that she won’t get pregnant if they don’t use a condom, even if he does “pull out”. Although the statement may seem like it would be true, there are still many things to worry about, even getting pregnant. The man still has pre-cum and if the woman is ovulating at that time, then there is a possibility that she could get pregnant. Another worry is STD’s. It is stated that condoms prevent STD’s, but not all. There is the HPV (human papillomavirus). This virus is extremely contagious, even if a condom is worn, because not only is it on the genital area, but the surrounding area as well, and with that contact, the virus can be spread. The seventh principal is to not oversimplify. Consider the statement “homosexuality is inborn”. There is some evidence that sexual orientation may involve inborn predispositions, such as genetic influences. However, biology is not destiny in human sexuality. Gay male, lesbian, and heterosexual sexual orientations appear to develop as the result of a complex interaction of biological and environmental