The document outlines a reflective exercise aimed at examining socio-centric and ethical reasoning by encouraging individuals to analyze their mindset and cultural beliefs. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the benefits and challenges of egocentric thinking, along with developing logical arguments supported by evidence. The exercise also requires the citation of scholarly sources to substantiate one's claims, reinforcing that critical thinking is based on evidence rather than mere opinion.

1. 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.