Overview
I'm working on a science discussion question and need the explanation and answer to help me learn.
There are 17 dimensions of critical thinking (10 habits of the mind and 7 critical thinking skills). The 10 habits of the mind include the following (Rubenfeld & Scheffer, 2014):
- Confidence
- Contextual perspective
- Creativity
- Flexibility
- Inquisitiveness
- Intellectual integrity
- Intuition
- Open-mindedness
- Perseverance
- Reflection
The 7 critical thinking skills are as follows (University of Michigan, n.d.):
- Analyzing
- Applying standards
- Discriminating
- Information seeking
- Logical reasoning
- Predicting
- Transforming knowledge
Discuss how these dimensions are displayed when using evidence-based practices to improve the quality and safety of nursing care in your clinical setting.