According to Dewey (1933) ,______ is defined as "active,persistent,and careful consideration of any belief or supposed form of knowledge in the light of the grounds that support it and the further conclusions to which it tends."

A) critical thinking
B) deliberative thinking
C) active thinking
D) universal thinking

Critical Thinking

The disciplined process of actively and skilfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information to reach an answer or conclusion.

Deliberative Thinking

The process of carefully considering and rationalizing thoughts and options before making a decision or forming a judgment.

Active Thinking

The deliberate, conscious mental process of generating ideas, solving problems, and making decisions.