SECTION A.

Critical thinking is a form of directed, problem-focused thinking in which individuals test ideas or find solutions for errors or drawbacks.

Critical thinking is about objectivity and having an open, inquisitive mind. 

Critical thinking includes skills such as questioning, predicting, analyzing, examining opinions, identifying values and issues, detecting bias, and distinguishing between alternatives. 

What Are The Theories Behind This Worksheet?

Theories of critical thinking are exemplified by asking questions about alternative possibilities in order to achieve some objective.

The Psychological approach to critical thinking involves a number of denotable mental operations such as deduction, reasoning, sequencing, classification, and the definition of relationships.

How Will This Worksheet Help You?

This worksheet is intended to help adults increase their knowledge of critical thinking and provide opportunities that foster critical thinking skills in their everyday life.

This worksheet will also help adults recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, and draw conclusions.

How Should You Use This Worksheet?

Adults should use this worksheet to develop their critical thinking skills in order to build a thorough understanding of what’s happening in their daily lives.

SECTION B.

Critical Thinking Worksheet for Adults

1. How do you solve problems in your everyday life?

2. How do you avoid conflicts in your everyday life?

3. How do you practice active listening?

4. How do you show that you have taken into consideration other people’s opinions?

5. How do you express yourself in order to be understood?

6. How do you make crucial decisions in your life?

7. Why is it important to question your assumptions?

8. What are some of your values and morals?

VALUES	MORALS

9. Identify ways in which you can become more self-aware.

10. How can you teach yourself to be a successful risk-taker and take more chances in life?

11. How do you encourage yourself and those around you to be critical thinkers?

YOURSELF	THOSE AROUND YOU

REFERENCE: 

American Psychological Association. (© 2022). Critical Thinking. Available at: https://dictionary.apa.org/critical-thinking. [Accessed November 29, 2022]

Research Gate. (© 2008-2022). Critical Thinking in Adult Learners. Available at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/257748035_Critical_thinking_in_adult_learners. [Accessed November 30, 2022]

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