Critical Thought
" Critical thinking is reasonable, reflective thinking
that is focused on deciding what to believe and do,"
according to Roger H. Ennis. (qtd. in "What is Critical Thinking?").
Source: "What is critical thinking?" The Critical Thinking Company. Sept. 2005. Web. 20 Aug. 2010.
This site provides Ennis's definition as well as a list of characteristics of a critical thinker, as well as the disposition and abilities of a critical thinker.
Link: http://www.criticalthinking.com/company/articles/critical-thinking-definition.jsp