It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. - Aristotle
Now that you have studied why critical thinking is important and are attempting to sharpen your critical thinking skills, it is important to note that there are many variables which can affect your ability to use these skills. While it would be impossible to list them all, here we break down three items of particular interest to those pursuing a higher education. Alcohol, bias, and stress will all seriously limit your ability to think critically, but, luckily, all are within your control. Read on to discover how alcohol affects the brain, how to become aware of your bias in order to free your mind from it, and some steps you can take starting today to limit the stress in your life. Even when you are not actively engaged in critical thinking, these three items can change your day to day perceptions, making the information on the following pages informative and applicable under any circumstance!
1. Alcohol - Alcohol has a direct affect on the brain's ability to master memory tasks which is a vital component in critical thinking.
2. Bias - Critical thinking requires you to let go of any preconceived notions you may have.
3. Stress - Stress triggers a series of chemical reactions that inhibits the brain's ability to think critically.
1. Alcohol - Alcohol has a direct affect on the brain's ability to master memory tasks which is a vital component in critical thinking.
2. Bias - Critical thinking requires you to let go of any preconceived notions you may have.
3. Stress - Stress triggers a series of chemical reactions that inhibits the brain's ability to think critically.