Confronting your own assumptions

Important to know:
The course video is English with Romanian subtitles and test questions are in Romanian.

Overview

Assumptions are needed to help us understand the world in which we live. We are bombarded with so much information that we simply would not be able to function if we did not have some basic prerequisites to operate with. That being said, the critical thinker knows that assumptions can affect rational decision-making. When solving problems, we need to use strategic thinking to challenge assumptions and identify the right solutions. This course defines assumptions, describes how different types of premises can be challenged, and covers the importance of soliciting other people’s perspectives.

Objectives

• Define assumptions

• Use question lines to identify assumptions

• Differentiate between different types of assumptions

• Summarize questions to ask when examining your assumptions to avoid wrong assumptions

• Seek the opinions of others when managing assumptions

• Recognize and challenge assumptions suitable