THERE ARE 4 PEER RESPONSES NEEDED.. THE FIRST 2 AND SECOND 2 SETS HA.docx

THERE ARE 4 PEER RESPONSES NEEDED.. THE FIRST 2
AND SECOND 2 SETS HAVE DIFFERENT INSTRUCTIONS..
Respond to Peers:
Review your classmates’ posts, and respond to at least two of
your peers. When responding to your classmates, please provide
feedback on their examples of good and poor critical thinking
skills. Discuss additional ways one can think more critically.
Each participation post should be a minimum of 75 words.
CANDICE’S POST:
Explain at least five elements of critical thinking that you found
in the reading material.
1. Identification, which is described by Erstad (2018), figuring
out what the issue is and what is contributing to the issue.
2. Information Seeking, finding facts that are able to back up
the information with statistics reliable sources. This helps to
solidify the data provided is legitimate and can be proven
(Critical thinking skill. n.d.).
3. Identifying biases. Seeing the information from both sides.
No matter what I believe, I need to provide the other side of this
information, so I am not forcing my opinion on the matter, onto
others.
4. Predicting. Being able to provide solutions and preparing for
the possible outcomes. Planning based on the outcomes I
believe might happen.

5. Curiosity. Having curiosity can help you dig deeper into the
issue. “All it takes is a conscious effort to ask open-ended
questions about the things you see in your everyday life, and
you can then invest the time to follow up on these questions”
(Erstad. 2018. Para. 23).
Search the Internet, media, or the Ashford University Library,
and find an example in which good critical thinking skills are
being demonstrated by the author or speaker. Summarize the
content and explain why you think it demonstrates good critical
thinking skills.
Religion, conflict, and resolution (ABA. n.d.), is the article I
chose to represent good critical thinking skills. It identifies the
issue of a person’s perspective of religion and the discussion of
such causes conflict because not everyone views religion the
same. It seeks information from sources who are considered
knowledgeable in the field of conflict resolution. This article
addresses the issue from both sides, digs deeper and finds their
issues with religion most likely are personal views. They also
suggest learning more about other religions, although you still
may feel the same, you can become more versed in their religion
so you can understand their point of view.
and find an example in which the author or speaker lacks good
critical thinking skills. Summarize the content and explain why
you think it demonstrates the absence of good, critical thinking
skills
.
I chose an article in The Washington Post written by
Danielle Paquette. This article suggests that Islamic extremists
are planting seeds of conflict. It provides a detailed account of
conflict fueled by the representation of Christianity by Christian

followers’ and how Islamic militants were killing them for
wearing crosses around their necks. This article provides the
side of the victims, although very impactful in this article, it
does not give the rational of the militants from their side. I do
not believe their side would have made any difference in this
article because what they did was wrong. This article also does
not provide suggestions on how to fix this issue, but it does
address there is one that needs to be fixed. With as much
information provided, I do not believe critical thinking was
used in this article. It showed there was an issue, went into
detail on the events, but never provided a solution or dug deeper
to reveal maybe where this issue that Islamic people have with
Christian followers. It was for mere understanding there are
horrible events taking place and identifying their victims.
American Bar Association (ABA). (n.d.). Religion, conflict, and
resolution. Retrieved from
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/dispute_resolution/publicat
ions/dispute_resolution_magazine/2018/fall2018/religion-
conflict-and-resolution/ (Links to an external site.)
Critical thinking skills (Links to an external site.) (Links to an
external site.)
. (n.d.).
http://www.umich.edu/~elements/probsolv/strategy/ctskills.htm
Erstad, W. (2018, January 22).
6 critical thinking skills you need to master now (Links to an
external site.) (Links to an external site.)
.
http://www.rasmussen.edu/student-life/blogs/main/critical-
thinking-skills-you-need-to-master-now/ (Links to an external
site.)
Paquette, D. (2019). Islamist militants are targeting Christians
in Burkina Faso: ‘They are planting seeds of religious conflict’.

The Washington Post. Retrieved from
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/africa/islamist-
militants-are-targeting-christians-in-burkina-faso-they-are-
planting-seeds-of-a-religious-conflict/2019/08/20/3d689bf8-
b91c-11e9-aeb2-a101a1fb27a7_story.html (Links to an external
site.)
CHARLES’S POST:
Explain at least five elements of critical thinking that you found
in the reading material:
1. Identification / Identify the issue and components that may
influence it
2. Research / Find the source of information and evaluate
(Critical thinking skill, n.d.).
3. Identify Biases / Review the information received
objectively. Learn to keep your personal biases to the side and
do not allow them to cloud your decision.
4. Inference / Collect as much information as possible prior to
making a decision.
5. Determining Relevance / Know your goals and establish a list
of what is most important. Write down the information received
in order of importance to eliminate data that has no relevance
on the decision.
and find an example in which good critical thinking skills are
being demonstrated by the author or speaker. Summarize the
content and explain why you think it demonstrates good critical
thinking skills:

The article selected was "Accelerating Change, the Complexity
of Problems, and the Quality of Our Thinking". If change
continues to move faster, and if the changes that do occur
become more complex, how are we to deal with the world (Paul,
& Willsen, n.d.). The article discusses that people need to
examine why there is a problem rather than teaching just to
solve the problem. Also, teach how the problem is connected to
other problems. We must work differently, move away from
quick fix plans and look to expand our perspectives for long
term change. People should invest in life long learning,
upgrading our skills around reasoning, reading, and listening to
the arguments from others.
and find an example in which the author or speaker lacks good
critical thinking skills. Summarize the content and explain why
you think it demonstrates the absence of good, critical thinking
skills:
The article I choose was "Trump’s Base Has Become Too
Delusional For the GOP’s Own Good". The article discusses
how the conservative movement has sought to keep its core
voters confined to a carefully arranged media ecosystem. By
creating this platform people are not allowing themselves the
opportunity to make a decision based of gathering all the
information from different platforms. They are relying on a one
sided program to given them information and believe everything
that is being said. The article discusses people believing that
the 2020 election will be the same as 2016 and Trump is
guaranteed to win. Media outlets aren’t actually interested in
keeping people well-informed, they are following the guidance
of their leader.
Tony
References:

Critical thinking skills (Links to an external site.) (Links to an
external site.)
. (n.d.).
http://www.umich.edu/~elements/probsolv/strategy/ctskills.htm
(Links to an external site.)
Paul, R., & Willsen, J. (n.d.). Accelerating change
,
the complexity of problems, and the quality of our thinking.
Santa Rosa, CA.
Respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial posts
throughout the week by noting how their perspective is the same
or different than yours. Each of your responses should be at
least 100 words long. Both your initial post and your responses
should refer both to your own experience and to content from
readings, media, or websites.
Tammy’s post:
My cultural self
Culture is a broad term that can and does define the facets of all
things from regions, people, religions on macro scopes, and
music, books, and foods on micro levels – to name a few. I
define culture as a paradox of difference and similarity in living
among groups. About people, culture is associated with distinct
ethnic practices and customs as it includes beliefs, rituals,
wardrobes, and celebrations that connect within the community
and intersect with contiguous regions. Culture also includes
educational achievement, career choices, domicile
responsibilities to age and gender gearing toward life
expectancies and merit, and of course, behaviors. For instance,
how Asian cultures implement the honor of their people in
intergenerational care, especially the elderly, a more vulnerable

group contrasts with the Maquiladoras of Mexico or Kenyan
mines where children and the elderly are subject to catastrophic
labor. These are instances of different cultural and
impoverishment levels, which offset developed and advanced
economic regions such as the United States. Each culture may
differ slightly or significantly, but most have ancient ties and
artifacts to their region and the organizations that support them
or governments that dictate them. The governing factors and
agencies that lead and influence culture either aid or hinder the
processes from standing primitively or advancing for any given
reason – usually for wealth and quality of living standards.
The cultures I identify most as a person are generic (in my
perception) as I consider them a commonality. I am white,
female, a wife, a mother, and stepmother, a Christian, a
humanitarian, a Social Services Worker, a student, and more. I
do not define myself to conform to a specific culture as labels
tend to limit self-fulfilling prophecies and potential. I wear
many hats in my family and community in that; I act
accordingly. Morals and ethics are my core to everything I say
and do because it defines me. In short, my culture is a virtue, to
be kind and mindful. No prejudice is justified in my mind. On a
material or non-material level, I belief humility is better than
greed or arrogance.
My cultural norms, as a child, in comparison to now or even a
decade ago, do not align. My life events mold and reshape me.
As an example, after my father left his Christian ministry, he
turned towards secular occultic practices. As a child, this was
scary – he was scary in this regard. To this day, I am
hypersensitive to this culture. I accept those who choose this
belief yet have firm boundaries to my faith. Subjection to
inconsistent religions within my family allowed me to
acknowledge the stereotypical approaches to unique and
conventional spiritual, religious, and non-conforming belief
systems. My mother’s stepfather was a southern minister of the

Pentecostal faith. He was not blatantly racist; nevertheless,
believed no race should mix. I choose to disagree respectfully
once interracially married and a mother to biracial children -
color does not define a person nor group. My family was highly
conservative - the traditional nuclear family, so becoming a
single mother presented challenges for how my family viewed
and ostracized me.
Special circumstances are essential to consider in culture and
how the pivotal moments affect trajectories. As the first person
in my family to seek higher education, I broke a mold there
also. I am also career-minded as opposed to the “SAHM” (stay-
at-home Mom) type. In certain cultures, these choices constitute
gruesome execution, such as in Sharia Law extremes. While my
husband was a trainer, we hosted several foreign-born trainees
into our home. Many frowned upon my “bold” and “fierce”
ways for this and various reasons. Culture is diverse; mine is no
exception to any rule.
DENISE’S POST:
My Cultural Self
In respect to my cultural self/who I am today, it has a lot to do
with a variety of people in and out of my culture. Who I am,
and who I’ve become, has so much more to do with just me.
According to our text, “While we inherit our genes from our
biological parents, we inherit so much more of who we are from
our family, and by others in the society with whom we interact.”
(Khan, 2015, section 1.3, para. 1). Take for instance my
family, I am Puerto Rican both my parents are from Puerto
Rico. However, I was partially raised by my biological mom
because she became ill when I was ten years old. She was in
and out of the hospital frequently so I was also raised by a
minister couple when my mom passed away, I was 15 years old
at the time. Although the couple was also Hispanic, they were

ministers, now I do not only have to juggle culture but religion
as well. Khan (2015) goes on to ask a loaded question. “To
what extent do you believe society and culture have influenced
your behavior, decisions, and observations of the world around
you?” (Khan, 2015, section 1.3, para. 2). I picked up many
customs from my biological mom. However, I have also picked
up many customs from my “adoptive” family. I believe that
who I am today and what I learned is mainly because of the
family I grew up with, their believes, their norms but mostly
centered around religion more so than culture.
I currently work for an Asian company and I have had to adhere
to their culture and norms. The company began in California
and they have adopted much of their culture to how they want
their stores to operate (which makes sense). However, they do
not take into consideration that not everyone they hire is Asian.
Many of our holidays like New Year are not as important to
them to observe because they celebrate their New Year's
different than ours. Aside from their Lunar New Year, their
most important holiday, they also celebrate the mid-autumn
festival. Farmers pray for protection and prosperity and
families gather together to be reminded of the importance of
family. (Hulsbosch, Bedford, & Chaiklin, 2009 p.23). Although
we also celebrate New year at different times, we all gather
with our families and pray for protection and prosperity
throughout the coming year. I identify with my culture the most
but with my Christian upbringing in the mix as well. The major
characteristics of my culture, externally are the food we eat.
We love our rice and beans, fried foods, and seasoning (a lot of
it), and I cannot leave out music, music is life for us, music is
capable of lightening up any mood. Internally we are family-
oriented and extremely close. Looking from the outside in you
may not think so but when we are all together you can see how
close we are.
As a child, I learned that family comes first, no matter what.

Family is family and nothing or no one should come between
us. As a family, we could fight but no one from the outside
could bring trouble into our family. When at the dinner table,
the men in the family get served first because they are the head
of the household. For a long time, I thought all households
were the same until I came in contact with other families that
did not practice the same way I did. Khan (2015) stated that
“We tend to accept many aspects of our culture as “givens,”
without reflecting on the uniqueness of our perspectives relative
to others who do not share the same culture. Sometimes people
within the same culture tend to do things differently, it is all a
matter of coming across them.
One Stereotype connected to my culture, that I learned at an
early age, was that many people believe that you have to look a
certain way to be Puerto Rican. As I mentioned before, when
people look at me, they do not think of me as being Puerto
Rican. When I speak, and people hear my accent, then they ask
where are you from? when I tell them, What I hear in return is,
well you do not look like a typical Puerto Rican. My question
to them is, so what does a typical Puerto Rican look like?
Because I consider myself a typical Puerto Rican. However,
people judge me because of what they believe a “typical Puerto
Rican should look like. In one of our required resources; We
all have biases. So, what can we do about it? Dushaw Hockett
states that “bias is a preference for or prejudice against a person
or a group of people.” I believe that people need to stop
looking at who they see and start looking beyond what they see
before casting judgment on others.
Reference
Hockett, D. (2017, September). We all have biases. So, what
can we do about it? [Video file].
Retrieved from

We all have implicit biases. So, what can we do about it? |
Dushaw Hockett | TEDxMidAtlanticSalon (Links to an external
site.) Links to an external site.
Hulsbosch, M., Bedford, E., & Chaiklin, M. (Eds.). (2009).
Asian material culture
. Retrieved
from
https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.proxy-library.ashford.edu
Kahn, A. (2015).
The ecology of diversity:
Examining individuals, societies, and cultures. San
Diego, CA. Bridgepoint Education.
MY POST SO YOU CAN REFLECT AND RESPOND TO THE 2
ABOVE:
Question1
Culture refer characteristics and knowledge of a specific group
of people, including religion, social habits, language, music,
and arts. The features of culture include common patterns of
behavior and interaction understanding and cognitive concepts
that are cultured through socialization. Culture can be
considered in two ways, namely: Individualism and
collectivism. In Individualism, the welfare of an instant family
and autonomy of one is much more significant. On the other
hand, in collectivism, the rights of a community are more
important than those of an individual.
Question 2

Of the two types of culture, material and nonmaterial, I identify
with the nonmaterial culture. The external and internal
characteristic of culture include Learned behavior, and it is
abstract meaning it occurs in the minds or conducts of members
of the society, it is a pattern of learned behavior,it is the
products of behavior, it consists of knowledge, Attitudes, and
values, members of society share it, and it is super organic.
Question 3
Some of the cultural norms learned during childhood include:
Be kind to the elderly, if you hit or bump into someone
accidentally, always say sorry, when one is late or will be late
for an appointment or will not show soon One should call to
inform others. When a person is talking, one should not disturb.
Instead, wait for them to finish. Finally, if a person sneezes
close to you, say bless you. The stereotypes connected to the
norms are: when you hit or bump someone accidentally, one
should always say sorry to prevent hitting or bumping into
someone accidentally; one does not say bless to a person who is
sneezing possibility of even you sneezing is high. Finally, if
one does not treat the old with respect, the same will happen to
him or her on getting old.
References
Bloom, P. (2014, January). Can prejudice ever be a good thing?
[Video file]. Retrieved
fromhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDBcoRLkut8 (Links
to an external site.)
Tritch, C. (2015, July). Let's talk diversity and inclusion [Video
file]. Retrieved fromLet’s Talk Diversity and Inclusion |
Courtney Tritch | TEDxFortWayne (Links to an external
site.)Let’s Talk Diversity and Inclusion | Courtney Tritch |

TEDxFortWayne
Hockett, D. (2017, September). We all have biases. So what can
we do about it? [Video file]. Retrieved from We all have
implicit biases. So what can we do about it? | Dushaw Hockett |
TEDxMidAtlanticSalon (Links to an external site.)We all have
implicit biases. So what can we do about it? | Dushaw Hockett |
TEDxMidAtlanticSalon

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