Critical thinking is the formation of logical inferences as described by Simon and Kapplan (1989). These inferences help to shape our perception of ourselves and the world around us. Oftentimes the perceptions we formulate are not always an accurate reflection of the real world. There are many external influences that can assist in the distortion of our logical thinking. Gender, personal feelings, ethnicity, culture biases, age, religion, and enculturation are just some of the barriers that …showed first 75 words of 678 total…

…showed last 75 words of 678 total…to closing the doors of communication. When we look at something from a reality standpoint, we see things for what they really are, without interpretations. As soon as we attach our emotions, personal feelings, and thoughts, then we change the reality into our perception; this perception is not a reality anymore. Once we see and understand the difference between reality and perception we can communicate effectively with each other and reduce the chance of conflicts.