Question 1

CT is a metaphorical bridge between information and action. According to the book, CT is often "invisible" because:

Accepted Answer

CT is often "invisible" because it is intangible, individual, and requires effort, making it less noticeable and harder to quantify or observe directly.

Question 2

To achieve the process of becoming a great critical thinker you will need certain tools. The what of CT can be figured out by:

Accepted Answer

To become a great critical thinker, you need a definition to understand what critical thinking is, a vocabulary to communicate and understand the concepts, and the ability to translate these words into actions to apply critical thinking effectively.

Question 3

The roots of CT can be found in Western history in the work of:

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Who studied CT using a Delphi method to survey academicians and created a standard definition of CT?

Accepted Answer

Peter Facione used the Delphi method to survey experts and developed a consensus definition of critical thinking (CT).

Question 5

The book discusses the need to better teach CT for nurses. Over the years the definition of what CT in nursing is has changed. The authors describe CT in nursing as:

Accepted Answer

CT in nursing is described as "habits of the mind" because it involves the development of cognitive skills and dispositions that enable nurses to think critically and make sound judgments in complex and uncertain situations.

Question 6

When comparing the Nursing Delphi Study to the Philosophical Study, 2 habits of the mind and 1 skill was not identified by the APA group. What were they:

Accepted Answer

The APA group did not identify creativity, intuition, and transforming knowledge as habits of the mind or skills in their study, which were identified in the Nursing Delphi Study.

Question 7

When comparing the Nursing Delphi Study to the Philosophical Study, they are

Accepted Answer

The Nursing Delphi Study and the Philosophical Study are both studies that explore the nature of nursing. The Nursing Delphi Study is a qualitative study that used a Delphi method to gather data from nurses about their experiences and beliefs about nursing. The Philosophical Study is a qualitative study that used a hermeneutic method to analyze the writings of philosophers about nursing. Both studies are interested in understanding the nature of nursing, and they both use qualitative methods to gather data.

Question 8

More often these days, clinicians are being asked to show how they think because CT is recognized as being tied to:

Accepted Answer

CT is recognized as being tied to quality of care.

Question 9

A new language of thinking offers a mutual understanding of what the words in a language mean. Without these words it is impossible to:

Accepted Answer

The answer of A new language of thinking offers a...

Question 10

Which of the following words corresponds with the descriptor for a CT habit of the mind?
"I changed directions in my mind, I gave up on that idea and went on to…"

Accepted Answer

Flexibility refers to the ability to adapt and change one's thinking or approach when faced with new information or challenges, which aligns with the description of changing directions in one's mind.

Question 11

Which of the following words corresponds with the descriptor for a CT habit of the mind?
"I was single-minded in my determination to…"

Accepted Answer

The phrase "single-minded in my determination" aligns with perseverance, which involves being persistent and focused on achieving a goal despite challenges.

Question 12

Which of the following words corresponds with the descriptor for a CT habit of the mind?
"I changed directions in my mind, I gave up on that idea and went on to…"

Accepted Answer

Flexibility is the habit of mind that involves changing directions or adapting one's thinking when faced with new information or challenges.

Question 13

Which of the following words corresponds with the descriptor for a CT habit of the mind?
"I could see the whole picture, I considered other possibilies, I took other things under consideration, I redefined the situation in view of…"

Accepted Answer

Contextual Perspective involves considering the broader context and redefining situations based on new information, aligning with the description provided.

Question 14

To fully appreciate CT in action as a nurse, you need to combine descriptions of thinking with:

Accepted Answer

The actions that thinking produces are the outcomes of thinking.

Question 15

To fully appreciate CT in action as a nurse, you need to combine descriptions of thinking with:

Accepted Answer

To fully appreciate critical thinking (CT) in action, it is important to combine descriptions of thinking with the actions that thinking produces, as this demonstrates how thought processes translate into practical, effective nursing interventions.

Question 16

In order to "see" the CT behind the actions, one must combine actions with:

Accepted Answer

The answer of In order to "see" the CT behind...

Quiz 2: What Is Critical Thinking

CT is a metaphorical bridge between information and action. According to the book, CT is often "invisible" because:

To achieve the process of becoming a great critical thinker you will need certain tools. The what of CT can be figured out by:

The roots of CT can be found in Western history in the work of:

Who studied CT using a Delphi method to survey academicians and created a standard definition of CT?

The book discusses the need to better teach CT for nurses. Over the years the definition of what CT in nursing is has changed. The authors describe CT in nursing as:

When comparing the Nursing Delphi Study to the Philosophical Study, 2 habits of the mind and 1 skill was not identified by the APA group. What were they:

When comparing the Nursing Delphi Study to the Philosophical Study, they are

More often these days, clinicians are being asked to show how they think because CT is recognized as being tied to:

A new language of thinking offers a mutual understanding of what the words in a language mean. Without these words it is impossible to:

Which of the following words corresponds with the descriptor for a CT habit of the mind? "I changed directions in my mind, I gave up on that idea and went on to…"

Which of the following words corresponds with the descriptor for a CT habit of the mind? "I was single-minded in my determination to…"

Which of the following words corresponds with the descriptor for a CT habit of the mind? "I changed directions in my mind, I gave up on that idea and went on to…"

Which of the following words corresponds with the descriptor for a CT habit of the mind? "I could see the whole picture, I considered other possibilies, I took other things under consideration, I redefined the situation in view of…"

To fully appreciate CT in action as a nurse, you need to combine descriptions of thinking with:

To fully appreciate CT in action as a nurse, you need to combine descriptions of thinking with:

In order to "see" the CT behind the actions, one must combine actions with: