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Over the years major Universities have closely studied critical thinking and decision-making across the country. The nature of the relationship between critical thinking and decision-making has been the subject of much discussion and has been investigated by several researchers. Critical thinking and decision-making are tested the hardest on social controversies like, abortion and capital punishment. There are no clear undisputable correct answers for these issues. Over the next several paragraphs, critical thinking and decision-making will be defined, analyzed, and discussed from a personal standpoint. Critical thinking is defined as the ability to weigh evidence, examine, arguments, and construct rational bases for generally accepted beliefs. It is also a systematic approach to evaluating a problem, according to Niel Browne. When using the critical thinking process you must be able to find faulty reasoning and deductions in an argument. Asking the right questions is very important in the process of critical thinking. Critical thinking involves constructing the situation and supporting the reasoning behind the solution. You must evaluate the situation, analyze the information and research the topic if you have time. The more time the better. Make sure you do not jump too wrong conclusions to quickly because time is an issue. Your personal knowledge and beliefs are going to come into play when making an informative decision based on the information you have. Once you have interpreted, evaluated, and presented the arguments, you can make an informative decision. When making an informative decision we first must know what is decision-making, or the process involved when making the right decision. When making a decision there must be a reason to make a decision. You would first identify the problem and/or situation, gather information, brainstorm alternatives, and then predict the outcome and consequences involved with the decision that was made.
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