Read : Elder, L., & Paul, R. (2012b). Critical thinking: Intellectual standards essential to reasoning well within every domain of human thought, Part 3. Journal of Developmental Education , 37 (2), 32-33. Watch: Cognitive Bias Song This is an exercise in examining socio-centric and ethical reasoning. Do the following: Reflect on your mindset and a cultural belief that is a central tenet of your life. Explore the benefits and challenges of egocentric thinking. Identify the logic used to make the claims presented in the scholarly article. Develop a logical argument with causal explanations or hypotheses, which can square egocentric thinking and cultural and religious, social or political beliefs with logic and reason. Cite your source as evidence. 2 additional Scholarly sources APA Style Remember that critical thinking is not just your opinion; rather, it is a claim that provides evidence that helps you prove an argument. .