Critical Thinking Reflection
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Critical Thinking Reflection
There have been many positive things that I‘ve taken away from this class as a whole. I found that I am evaluating my way of thinking more by understanding my internal and external barriers. Problem-solving abilities are one of the most vital skills you can have in life. How I choose to deal with these challenges will often be a determining factor in how successful I am in my personal and professional life. Most importantly I have learned to determine the reliability of the message and messenger, distinguishing between fact and fiction and withholding judgment until I have evaluated and gathered enough information.
Barriers to Critical Thinking
There are many barriers I face when it comes to critical thinking. Stress and emotions are a few of the barriers; I have observed that can potentially block my ability to think clearly. I continue to learn, I should never allow how I feel about myself or topics to prevent me from experiencing new and interesting ideas and opinions. I shouldn’t feel alone. There are many of us out there that have the motivation to become critical thinkers, and although we may have these barriers that sometimes get in the way, there is hope. Learning how to modify my internal and external barriers will point me in the right direction to becoming a more effective critical thinker.
Problem Solving
There are many ways to solve problems, and through this class I have learned it’s more intricate than just saying the first answer that comes to mind. It would depend on the specific problem I’m facing, my experience, my knowledge of the topic, my attitude of the situation, and the problem itself to determine the best approach to solving the problem. Applying the five-step model to problem-solving is going to be very beneficial in my everyday life, from work, home, and school. Adhering to this five-step model is allowing me to keep an open mind that there are many approaches to problem solving.