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    How do you use the principles of critical thinking in making sexual decisions? Give an example from your own life in which you would use critical thinking to make a decision about sex. The text gives eight principles to critical thinking: be skeptical‚ examine definitions of terms‚ examine the assumptions or premises of arguments‚ be cautious in drawing conclusions from evidence‚ consider alternative interpretations of research evidence‚ consider the kinds of evidence on which conclusions are based

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    Critical thinking can be defined as thinking which is open minded‚ clear and rational. It is when an individual is capable of interpreting‚ reasoning and verifying information in a logical and strategic way. Whereas ethics is used when making reference to the perception of what is right or wrong in a defined situation. One can apply critical thinking to a particular situation which may facilitate the individual to make the correct decisions as to the right ethical choices or principles to apply as

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    truth or not we rely on them to make sense of the world around us. Most of the simple tasks and thoughts completed by individuals happen from their System 1. The book‚ Thinking Fast and Slow‚ highlights the issues that can arise when we rely on this part of our brain. Oversimplifications and cultural stereotypes occur from thinking and acting without conscious awareness. What we think and how we perceive things may be influenced by things and stimuli we are not even aware of. In class we have

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    with out proof through their own experience‚ especially in matters based on opinion‚ then they too may also develop a false sense what is reality. Critical thinking requires that an individual be open minded. Being bias pretty much eliminates any chance of this happening because being bias requires you to form an opinion. When thinking critically you must question everything and assume nothing. Bias clouds the vision when searching for answers. For example consider you have been selected as a

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    Language Affects Critical Thinking George Bernard Shaw once said‚ "England and America are two countries separated by the same language" (The Quotations Page). Certainly this quote personifies the paradox that is the English language. The same words have different meanings‚ changes are created by society instead of scholars‚ and a limited vocabulary can often represent a limited mind. In an attempt to further understand language and the affect it has on critical thinking‚ this paper will explore

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    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

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    ............................... ............ ............. ............Write an 800-word paper in which you analyze the relationship between ethics and professional behavior in the administration of criminal justice. Explain the role of critical thinking with regard to the relationship of ethics and professional behavior. Include in your paper a proposal for a seminar in ethics training for law enforcement officers. In your proposal choose five areas of ethical conduct that will be stressed in the

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    Fallacies and Their Meanings Critical thinking and decision making are learned traits. When one makes decisions‚ whether a small decision‚ such as choosing which clothes to wear or whether a more significant decision‚ such as solving an issue at work or settling a dispute‚ it is important to learn that tools are available to help the "mind" make decisions. One such tool that is useful‚ is learning how to identify and work with fallacies. In order to understand how to use fallacies‚ it is important

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    but rather a trigger for daydreams‚ a vehicle for the momentary escape from reality.” lure of the lottery‚ Wake Forest Law Review‚ 2001. I remember the first time I saw some people winning‚ so I thought I’d take the chance that I might win. I was thinking that if I didn’t win the lottery‚ I’d stop. After the couple of failures‚ I didn’t loose my hope to win; but instead I spent hundreds of dollars. Even when I didn’t win‚ my mind was telling me to play one more time. I realized I’m addicted to the

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    Validating the Watson Glaser Critical Thinking Appraisal Author(s): Karma El Hassan and Ghida Madhum Reviewed work(s): Source: Higher Education‚ Vol. 54‚ No. 3 (Sep.‚ 2007)‚ pp. 361-383 Published by: Springer Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/29735117 . Accessed: 26/02/2012 04:22 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use‚ available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp JSTOR is a not-for-profit service that helps scholars

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