Analyze how they think about themselves, their world around them, and how they interact with the world around them.
Want to win arguments regardless of the problems in their own thinking.
Rarely explore the truth in or the reason for their own deep-seated beliefs.
Have a limited understanding of the role of self-deception in thinking.
Do not really understand that critical thinking and good decision making are life-long endeavors.
Follow along with the people around them in worldviews without considering alternatives.
Aware that there are irrational pressures that can undermine their ability to be fair minded in their view of an issue.
Set aside assumptions and biases that affect their reasoning to think open mindedly about different points of view.
Understand how easy it is to ignore the rights and needs of others.
Thinks abstractly and raises relevant questions to develop ideas in formulating well-reasoned conclusions and solutions.
Mostly unaware of the role that thinking is playing in their lives.
Find support for arguments that oppose their views and weaknesses in their own views.