BEHL 150 Critical Thinking

Students will learn the process of evaluating arguments, claims, reasoning, logic, and how beliefs are formed. The overall purpose of this course is to learn how to carefully evaluate information and apply the process of careful deliberation to the behavioral health field. Topics covered will include common errors in judgment, probability, calculation of risks, and how to develop and make strong arguments.

Credits

1

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the logical construct of arguments used in everyday life.
2. Analyze the processes of logical reasoning to interpret arguments.
3. Analyze arguments based on strengths and weaknesses.
4. Recognize common fallacies in reasoning.
5. Construct strong arguments using principles of informal reasoning.
6. Listen to arguments of others without judging.
7. Evaluate the quality of reasoning behind arguments, interpretations, and/or beliefs.
8. Evaluate mode(s) of inquiry used to gather and generate information.
9. Interpret evidence and findings, especially alternative positions different from one's own.
10. Recognize one's biases by viewing an issue through multiple perspectives.
11. Evaluate one's own position or conclusions through reflective thinking.