Deena overhears someone criticizing her for talking too much in class. Deena is mean at first, but then thinks more deeply about why that person said that. Deena concludes that she could talk a little bit less and that the other girl might also feel insecure about her own in-class participation. Deena demonstrates critical thinking by examining her own beliefs. She also

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accepts authority, avoids questions that test beliefs, seeks out only one perspective on an issue, and adheres to personal or group bias.

accepts authority, avoids questions that test beliefs, seeks out only one perspective on an issue, and adheres to personal or group bias.

asks pertinent questions, evaluates statements and arguments, and distinguishes between fact and opinion.

asks pertinent questions, evaluates statements and arguments, and distinguishes between fact and opinion.

discards information based on her personal biases.

discards information based on her personal biases.

has a wide range of experiences in the social sciences and sciences.

has a wide range of experiences in the social sciences and sciences.