MST525: Characteristics of Critical Thinkers

Lecture 2
Characteristics of Critical Thinkers
Acknowledge personal
limitations.
See problems as exciting
challenges.
Have understanding of a goal.
Use evidence to make
judgments.
Are interested in others’ ideas.
Characteristics of Critical Thinkers
They are honest, fair and patient
They believe in facts
They are logical, think twice before
acting.
Keep an open mind, give space to
others
Are skeptical of extreme views.
Avoid extra emotionalism
Uncritical Thinkers

Pretend to know more Don’t think

than they do. about it,
just sign it!
Get annoyed by problems.
Are too impatient.
Judge on first impressions
and intuition.
Uncritical Thinkers

Focus on their own opinions. Don’t think

about it,
Look only for ideas like their just sign it!

own.
Are guided more by feelings
rather than the thoughts.
Claim that thinking gives them
a headache.
Thank you

Prof. Narinder Verma

School of Business Management and Liberal Arts
Shoolini University
Village Bajhol, Solan (H.P)

+91 9816080528
narinderverma@shooliniuniversity.com