1. Obstacles to Critical Thinking
Unmet survival needs
Prejudice, bias and oppression
Unreflective acceptance of societal and cultural attitudes and beliefs
Stereotypes
Blind obedience and deference to authority
Habit
Loaded language
Limited access to information (uncertainty)
One-sided thinking
Psychological blocks (anxiety, depression, trauma, consumerism, arrogance, etc.)
Cognitive heuristics
Relativism

2. Key Critical Thinking Skills
Analysis
Examining data and weighing evidence
Critical reading
Observation and description
Self-reflection
Expression
Assessing relevance

3. 4 Tools of Critical Thinking
Surveillance Tools
Analytical Tools
Synthesis (Synthesizing Tools)
Problem-Solving Tools

4. Frame of Reference involves…
Experience
Prior knowledge
Assumptions and background beliefs
Values

5. Frame of Reference affects…
Considerations of relevance
Methodology
Evidence utilized
Interpretation
Receptiveness to alternatives

6. Key Dimensions of Diversity
Frames of reference
Power relations
Language and Culture
Values
Religion
Race and Ethnicity
Social Class
Gender
Age
Orientation
Ability