Exercise #4

Barriers of critical thinking

Over-estimating our own reasoning abilities 

Some humans usually over-estimate their selves by thinking they are always right, however our brains do not behave like this.

Misunderstanding of what is meant by criticism 

People think that criticism is like a one-way street that is only meant for negative criticism and not the other way, which is criticizing in a positive way.

Lack of methods, strategies or practice 

You know the phrase “practice makes perfect”? Well how will we practice something if we don’t even know how to go to the next step or if there is another way to perfection?

Insufficient focus and attention to detail 

Critical thinking is based on thoroughness and focusing on every small detail because the general idea will make you think of unrelated thoughts.

Reluctance to critique experts

Students in some countries are challenged by their tutors to view their opinions in their own perspectives or to find another way to reach their point.