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Summative Assessment Week 5
Caela Bond
Hum 115
9/12/2023
Phoenix University
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Title of Paper
When a person is able to think critically, they are able to think independently
and reflectively. It is very important for a critical thinker to use reason to
solve problems, whether simple or complex. A person who thinks critically
uses a systematic approach to find, analyze and resolve problems, as
opposed to using intuition. In today’s information and technology-driven
economy, critical thinKing is an essential asset to have in your personal and
professional life.
Elements of Critical Thinking
When the components of critical thinking are used in a situation, the result is
usually positive because it means that all problems have been looked at and
analyzed before arriving at a logical conclusion. In this situation, there were
obstacles to critical thinking. For example, at the dinner with colleagues,
Sally showed signs of conformity because she nodded in agreement rather
than speaking out against them. Sally did not portray herself as a critical
thinker in this instance, but rather proved otherwise because she agreed with
the will of her colleagues to avoid a conflict. Later, Sally became a critical
thinker when she took her argument backed by evidence to the manager,
even though the manager used fallacies to deny her. Sallv’s manager
showed a form of resistance when, after hearing evidence that she was
wrong about the printer warranty being inadequate, he rejected her findings
without offering a valid argument. He showed ignorance because he chose
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not to learn about the issue even though he had all the information to do so.
Sally ended up getting the warranty extended in the end.
Reason, Emotion, and Communication
Sally shows logical thinking by analyzing the situation carefully and
weighing the pros and cons of speaking up during dinner with her colleagues.
She shows logical thinking, but emotions also play an important role in
Sally’s critical thinking. Fear of being judged or critiqued by her colleagues
makes her choose to remain silent. In this case, emotions prevent Sally from
thinking critically and speaking her mind. Sally’s passive communication
style at dinner with her colleagues is one in which she avoids expressing her
real thoughts and feelings. She chooses to remain silent to avoid
confrontation or negative reactions. Her reluctance to assert herself or share
her personal opinions is a result of her fear of judgment and her desire to
maintain harmony within the group. This can be seen in her decision not to
speak up during dinner despite having valid points to add to the discussion.
All in all, Sally’s reasoning and her emotional reaction affect her critical
thinking and her communication skills in this situation. While she uses logic,
her fear-based emotions prevent her from speaking up and adding value to
the discussion. This highlights the intricate relationship between reason,
emotion and communication in decision making and social interactions.
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Fallacies and Argument
The main fallacy was when Sally was trying to tell her manager her dispute about the
warranty he kind of put it off saying “How can you argue for a change in warranty when you’re
always late.” That is deflecting and not making her look bad.