What means smug?
highly self-satisfied
What are the qualities of a critical thinker?
Strong critical thinkers demonstrate the following characteristics:
- inquisitiveness with regard to a wide range of issues
- concern to become and remain well-informed
- attentive to opportunities to use critical thinking
- self-confidence in one’s own abilities to reason
- open-mindedness regarding divergent world views
Can thinking be taught?
Can we teach critical thinking? Yes, but with certain limitations Even within a single domain critical thinking is a complex, higher-order skill that is hard to learn and even harder to transfer across domains For example, I’m a cognitive psychologist who happens to enjoy science fiction
How do I become a deeper thinker?
If something doesn’t make sense to you, look for ways to expand your knowledge so that you do understand it If you want to be a deep thinker, you have to get in the habit of asking deep questions Ask them about everything To be a more insightful thinker, ask why repeatedly!
What is a deep person like?
They may be deeply empathic or sensitive to their environments They often “know” what others are thinking They can sense discomfort or criticism even when it’s not voiced They are sensitive to criticism, especially from those who they know don’t understand them They have a deep sense of fairness and feel deeply
Are introverts deep thinkers?
Contrary to popular assumptions, introverts are not necessarily shy – though studies have shown they tend to be deep thinkers Many introverts enjoy the social aspects of life, yet simply tend to feel overwhelmed in large groups or when being sociable for extended periods of time
Do introverts have higher IQ?
You’re introverted There’s a lot of evidence out there that shows introverted people are more intelligent on average For example, a study done by The Gifted Development Center showed that 60 percent of gifted children are introverts Studies also show that introverts are more verbally intelligent than extroverts