FIRST, in your own words, explain the difference between reason and intuition as described in our course curriculum. Then, explain confirmation bias as described in our course curriculum. (This must be in your own words. Content that is quoting the material from the course – whether cited or plagiarized – will not fulfil the requirements of this facet of the prompt, and thus, it will not earn any credit.) Then, from your own perspective, indicate some ways that you have seen confirmation bias in your own life – whether in your friends, your family, or even in yourself. Then, explain some ways that a normal person might be able to overcome confirmation bias. (Your opinion on these latter parts will go beyond the curriculum for the course.) (30% of score) THEN…
NEXT, in your own words, explain how studying logic might help people to think more critically, and indicate the degree to which you, your friends, and/or your family have benefitted from your study of logic in this course so far. (Your thoughts on this part of the prompt will go beyond the curriculum for the course.) (20% of your score) THEN…
FINALLY, in your own words, indicate whether you are optimistic about your prospects for improving your own critical thinking skills as you make your way through life. Apart from controlling your own confirmation bias, and apart from studying logic, describe at least two things that you can do that will help you to think more critically in life. (Your thoughts on this part of the prompt will go beyond the curriculum for the course.) (25% of your score)
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