The learner will identify techniques to use to overcome people-related barriers to critical thinking.

In this animated object, learners read a brief description of the roles of the hypothalamus, emotions, and adrenal secretions during the stress response.

Learners examine the psychological and sociological barriers that interfere with clear communication. They select examples of ad hominem fallacy, bandwagon fallacy, emotional appeals, red herrings, irrelevant appeals to authority, suggestibility and conformity, “poisoning the well’, and “shoehorning.” In an interactive exercise, learners identify ways to overcome these barriers.

In this learning activity you'll review abstract nouns referring to qualities, ideas, and emotions.

In this learning activity you'll identify nouns referring to qualities, ideas, and emotions.

The learner will identify ways to overcome barriers to critical thinking and problem-solving including false memories, personal biases and prejudices, and physical and emotional hindrances.