Critical thinkers want evidence before believing something someone tells them is true, while passive thinkers will likely accept it without challenge.
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Critical thinkers are individuals who prefer to analyze and evaluate an issue or idea before accepting it as true. They are skeptical and require evidence or proof to support the information presented to them. They do not easily accept things at face value. Show more…
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