Discussion
Which of the following set of qualities characterizes critical thinking ?
(i) Ability to question
(ii) Ability to self-reflect
(iii) Ability to test previously held assumptions
(iv) Ability to think convergently
Choose the correct option :
Answer: C
The qualities of critical thinking are (i), (ii) and (iii).
Critical thinking means judging ideas on evidence rather than accepting them as given. That needs the ability to question claims (i), to reflect on one's own reasoning and biases (ii), and to test assumptions one already holds (iii).
Thinking convergently (iv) means narrowing down to the single expected answer, as in a recall test. It is useful, but it is not what marks critical thinking, which is evaluative and often divergent. Every option that includes (iv) is therefore wrong, and '(i) and (ii)' leaves out testing of assumptions.
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