John, a mentally handicapped adult, is charged with arson. Upon hearing the court-appointed psychologist's report and reviewing the defendant's documented history of mental illness, the judge dismissed the criminal charges.
By obtaining the facts and then using objective reasoning to most effectively reach a decision, the judge is exhibiting:

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The judge is using critical thinking by analyzing the psychologist's report and the defendant's history to make an informed decision to dismiss the charges.

John, a Mentally Handicapped Adult, Is Charged with Arson