Although critical thinking helps people make purposeful and well-reasoned judgments, asking questions can be disturbing to others. Why do questions often have such an effect?

Question

Julia H Jurena · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : Strong critical thinking can be independent; it can lead us to diverge from the norm, and it can impel us to challenge cherished beliefs. And, as a result, applying critical thinking skills to a question or issue can be disquieting if not disturbing to ourselves and others.

Although critical thinking helps people make purposeful and well-reasoned judgments, asking questions can be disturbing to others. Why do questions often have such an effect?

Definitions

Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

Related questions