| A | B |
| Critical Thinking is the ability to | evaluate beliefs & know if reliable |
| epistemology | How we know what we know |
| William Faulkner said this of belief | Memory believes b4 knowing remembers |
| Critical thinkers ask | questions |
| Critical thinkers ponder | through solutions |
| Critical thinkers gather | relevant information |
| Critical thinkers rarely | fool around and find out |
| Critical thinkers consider | alternative systems of though |
| Critical thinkers communicate | effectively |
| Critical thinkers admit | when they are wrong |
| Critical thinkers concede | their 1st reaction is often emotional |
| Critical thinkers seek | the truth |
| Critical thinkers know how to | make decisions amidst uncertainty |
| Inquisitive | be well-informed on many topics |
| Confident | trust my ability 4 decision making |
| Systematic | organized in problem solving |
| Analytical | identify possible consequences |
| Open-minded | tolerant of different views |
| Self-aware | ability to recognize one's biases |