critical thinking - AnswersThe ability to think in a systematic and logical manner with openness to
question and reflect on the reasoning process.
components of critical thinking - Answersopen-mindedness, continuial inquiry, preseverence, willingness
to look at each unique patient situation and determine which identified assumptions are true and
relevant.
reflection - Answersturning over a subject in the mind and thinking about it seriously
interpretation - Answersunderstand the meaning of something in a particular way (should be orderly)
analysis - Answersto discover to reveal something through close examination
inference - Answersto draw a conclusion about something using evidence and reason
evaluation - Answersto form an opinion about sometihng using evidence and citeria
explanation - Answerssupporting your findings and conclusions
self-regulation - Answersbe responsible for connecting your actions with outcomes; was I successful
basic, complex and commitment - Answerslevels of critical thinking
commitment critical thinking - Answersable to make decisions without assistance and willing to accept
accountability
basic critical thinking - Answerstrusting that experts have the right answers for every problem
complex critical thinking - Answersseparating oneself from the expert and adapt to the situation
specific knowledge bae, experience, competencies, attitudes, standards - Answerscomponents of critical
thinking
scientific method - Answers1. identify the problem
2. collect data
3. formulate the question/hypothesis
4. test the question/hypothesis
5. evaluate the resuts
problem solving - Answersevaluating a situation over time, identifying possible solutions and trying a
solution over time to mae sure it is effective
decision making - Answerschoosing a course of action between options