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BY OTONDE MICHAEL

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION
UCU 111: CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING

INSTRUCTIONS: ANSWER ANY THREE QUESTIONS

1. "Critical Thinking is instrumental in effective problem solving and decisive decision


making". Using examples discuss this statement. [ 20 Marks]
2. Explain any FIVE intellectual traits and show how they enhance your problem solving
capabilities. [ 20 Marks]
3. Using relevant examples discuss the importance of distinguishing appearance and rtality

for a university student. [ 20 Marks]


4. Discuss the importance of the Socratic dictum "an unexamined life is not worth living"
for a critical thinker. [ 20 Marks]
5. Giving examples discuss ways in which personal freedom to think critically is beneficial
to societal transformation. [ 20 Marks]

BY OTONDE MICHAEL O741050074


INVOLVEMENT IN EXAMINATIONIRREGULARITY SHALL LEAD TO DISCONTINUA TION
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KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS, BACHELOR OF

EDUCATION AND BACHELOR OF SCIENCE


(FEBRUARY 2022 GROUP)
UCU 111: CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING
1ST SEMESTER 2021/2022 TIME: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer ANY THREE Questions

1. Discuss the view that critical thinking and problem solving is necessary for human
coexistence. (20 Marks)

2. Discuss the importance of socratic method to critical thinking and problem solving.
(h Marks)
3. Giving five examples, explain the imponance of critical thinking tools of evaluation to
decision making and problem solving. (20 Marks)

4. Using relevant examples demonstrate how the following can impede critical thinking and
problem solving.
a) Religious dogma (8 Marks)

b) Peer influence (6 Marks)


c) Socialization (6 Marks)

5. Define logic and discuss its relevance in enhancing critical thinking and problem solving,
(20 Marks)
6. Discuss the role of quality education in enhancing the development of critical attitude
among university students. (20 Marks)
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