HU2000: Week 1 Assignment
What is critical thinking and why is it
an important skill to develop for career success?
This assignment helps you apply your knowledge from this week’s modules
and readings.
Critical thinking skills are needed to solve problems, make decisions, and
create new knowledge. The 21st century is complex, fast-paced, and ever-
changing. Individuals who are successful in the 21st century are critical
thinkers. A critical thinker engages in higher-order mental processes like
interpretation, analysis, prediction, and evaluation.
The Power of Critical Thinking
Answer the questions below. Critical thinking is a purposeful and reflective process of making reasoned
judgments about what to believe and what to do.
1. Provide an example of a time when you engaged in critical thinking to solve a problem or make a
decision.
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