AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Critical thinking is the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action.

Detailed explanation-2: -The ability to think critically about a matter-to analyze a question, situation, or problem down to its most basic parts-is what helps us evaluate the accuracy and truthfulness of statements, claims, and information we read and hear.

Detailed explanation-3: -Critical thinking can help you better understand yourself, and in turn, help you avoid any kind of negative or limiting beliefs, and focus more on your strengths. Being able to share your thoughts can increase your quality of life.

Detailed explanation-4: -Critical-thinking skills connect and organize ideas. Three types distinguish them: analysis, inference, and evaluation.