Emily has a problematic employee, and uses the critical-thinking methodology to consider the situation. She starts by suspending her own bias, and recording his actual behaviors while at work. Emily is engaging in which step of the critical-thinking methodology?
A) observe
B) interpret
C) evaluate
D) explain

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Observing is the step in the critical-thinking process where one gathers information and data through paying attention to someone or something. In this scenario, Emily is observing her employee's behaviors by recording what they actually do at work, without letting her own biases interfere.

Emily Has a Problematic Employee, and Uses the Critical-Thinking Methodology