Thinking Critically.

Perception can sometimes be a very dangerous tool. It is the way in which individuals see things, or more commonly "perceive" things. Perception can at times lead to deception because, human beings are more apt to assume the worse, rather than think things through rationally. In the article, "Critical Thinking: Distinguishing Between Inferences and Assumptions, the authors go in depth about the thinking process and make valid arguments to support their beliefs. They discuss the …

…we make assumptions based on our own individual perceptions and inferences, and by then acknowledging them, we can begin to think critically. References Elder, L., Paul, R. (2002). Critical thinking: distinguishing the difference between inferences and assumptions.[Electronic version] Journal of Developmental Education, 25(3), p34 Google Search (2005). Perception and Individual Decision Making.ppt. Retrieved June 14, 2005 from the World Wide Web. Web site: http://som.csudh.edu/depts/adjunct/mhenderson/Lectures/Lecture%209.23%20Perceptions%20and%20decision%20making%20post.ppt