Question

While working on his post-doctoral thesis, Simon reads several scientific articles and carefully analyzes and evaluates the conclusions based on the facts and evidence at hand. He then makes sound judgments based on his own research and previous researches, both of which are validated through repeated experiments. Which of the following is Simon doing?

A. Nonrational reasoning
B. Critical thinking
C. Availability heuristics
D. Intuitive mapping

Answer 1

Answer: B. Critical thinking

Explanation: Simon is involved in critical thinking because he is analysing and evaluating several scientific findings and making sound judgement.

Critical thinking is the ability to work clearly (rational), the ability to connect logical ideas together to provide a sound judgement.

Simon's sound judgement was based on his research work and his research work involved critical analysis and evaluation of conclusions which involves finding connections between this scientific findings. This is a good illustration of Critical thinking.