Question

List at least 4 attributes of critical thinking and give at least one example of each, then select one of the attributes and relay a professional instance when either you (or have seen a co-worker) use critical thinking related to that attribute.

list 4 attributes of critical thinking and give at least one example of each, then select one of the attributes and relay a professional instance when either you(or have seen a co-worker)use critical thinking related to that attribute.

Answer 1

Answer: The four attributes of critical thinking are:

• Active listener: Active listening is a process which can enhance the knowledge of the person. And proper information can be available through which the communication errors can be eliminated. For example while obtaining subjective and objective data from the patient. It is important to be an active listener.
• Curiosity: Being curious also enhances the critical thinking skills. It enables the person to understand the logic behind something. For example treating patients can improve the methods of treatment due to curiosity.
• Self confidence: Being confident is most important attribute of the critical thinking. It is focusing on the right decision that should be taken at the right time. In the healthcare setting self confidence matters as while taking care of the patients.
• Fair thinking: It means that person should not be judgemental or should be bias regarding the decision.

The most common attributes that is being used is the fair thinking while making decision. It enables person to make right decision at right time. It also enables to do justice with the others.