Question

critical thinking is best described as
multiple choice
assuming that all news presents lies until alternative truths present themselves.
trusting your instincts on the way the world works.
the ability to effectively analyze information and form a reasoned judgment.
rejecting the accounts of bureaucrats and finding alternative versions online.
discounting the news from ordinary media outlets.

Explanation:

To determine the correct description of critical thinking, we analyze each option:

• The first option is incorrect as critical thinking does not assume all news is lies.
• The second option is wrong because critical thinking is not just trusting instincts; it involves analysis.
• The third option, "the ability to effectively analyze information and form a reasoned judgment," matches the definition of critical thinking, which emphasizes evaluating information and making logical judgments.
• The fourth option is incorrect as critical thinking is not about rejecting bureaucrats' accounts or only finding online alternatives.
• The fifth option is wrong as critical thinking does not involve discounting ordinary media outlets.

Answer:

C. the ability to effectively analyze information and form a reasoned judgment.