Practicing the antecedents of reasoned judgements as identified in Figure 1 above will ensure our eventual success in maximizing your cognitive abilities. Professors look for evidence of critical thinking and the advancement of cognitive skills in a variety of ways. There is strength in competition between a diversity of ideas. Organization and focus are necessary requirements for the process of developing, testing, adopting, and advocating new ideas. As critical thinking skills grow, people tend to develop confidence in their ability to judge the merits of and choose between ideas.
Ignorance is neither bliss nor desirable.
Always define your terms. Understand before you start criticizing. Watch for hot sports. Consider the source. Seek out alternative views.