Dyer Chapter 1 Flashcards by Sweet Kerstin

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Confirmation Bias

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we seek info that aligns with our views

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The Sponge

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soaking up information, critical thinkers go beyond the level of a passive sponge(bob)

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5 Major Parts of Critical Thinking

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Purposeful
Quality of evidence
Underlying assumptions and values
Causal Claims
Techniques of Persuasion

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