Question

Jane and Sarah were watching the evening news when viewers were asked to weigh in on the city's proposed tax increase. Later in the broadcast, these results were posted. Both Jane and Sarah were skeptical: 68 percent of the viewers supported the tax increase. They wondered how well the type of people who chose to participate would represent the views of all the city's citizens. Jane and Sarah are demonstrating:

Answer 1

Answer:

Critical thinking

Explanation:

Critical thinking refers to gathering information, analyzing it in depth so as to arrive at a conclusion which guides an individuals actions.

Critical thinking requires precision as a trait coupled with high observation skills. Such an activity requires impartial thoughts, an objective mind, not influenced by personal bias or prejudice.

In the given case, Jane and Sarah are assessing the views of the viewers with regard to proposed tax increase, based upon the results announced by the broadcaster. Skepticism is one of the traits required for critical thinking as it makes an individual probe further.

Jane and Sarah are demonstrating critical thinking.