Title: Identify the qualities of a critical thinker.
Course: Respiratory Therapy I (14061-I) > Section: Applying Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving in the Healthcare Setting

Identification should include the following qualities:

- Active listening skills
- The ability to express ideas clearly and concisely
- Intellectual curiosity
- Open-mindedness
- Logical thinking
- Objectivity
- Analytical thinking
- Willingness to examine ideas from others’ perspectives
- Determination to see a problem or challenge to its resolution or solution
- Ability to accept multiple “correct” answers or solutions

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the criteria for active listening?
- Why can there never be just one way to do any examination?