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Critical thinking is the active application of a set of skills to information for the understanding and evaluation of that information . The evaluation of information-assessing its reliability and usefulness - is an important skill in a world full of competing `` facts , '' many of which are designed to be misleading . For example , critical thinking involves maintaining an attitude of skepticism , recognizing internal biases , making use of logical thinking , asking appropriate questions , and making observations . Psychology students also can develop better communication skills during the course of their undergraduate coursework -LRB- American Psychological Association , 2011 -RRB- . Together , these factors increase students ' scientific literacy and prepare students to critically evaluate the various sources of information they encounter .
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