LibGuides: Psychology: Thinking Skills

Critical Thinking

These sources are relevant to anyone seeking to improve and learn more about critical thinking skills that can benefit both in academic work and in your career.

Critical Thinking Skills
Learn about and practice critical thinking skills. (Note: This video opens in a new window.)
Critical Thinking Definition, Skills, and Examples
This website provides information and examples of critical thinking skills. (Note: This video opens in a new window.)

Inferences

Inference is defined as “A conclusion drawn from two or more available facts.” When reading information, it can be an important skill to have and utilize to fully understand what you are reading.

Inference
Mometrix has created a page that explains and provides examples of inference. (TTC subscribes to Mometrix Testing database if interested.) (Note: This video opens in a new window.)
Inference
Learn about inference and practice examples of inference. (Note: This video opens in a new window.)
Inference
In this unit you will learn about making inferences and the ways that active readers use this skill to improve both engagement and comprehension. (This is an Open Educational Resource created by Robbie Pock & Amy Hofer at Portland Community College) (Note: This video opens in a new window.)