The effects of critical thinking instruction on training complex decision making

OBJECTIVE: Two field studies assessed the effects of critical thinking instruction on training and transfer of a complex decision-making skill. BACKGROUND: Critical thinking instruction is based on studies of how experienced decision makers approach complex problems. METHOD: Participants conducted scenario-based exercises in both simplified (Study I) and high-fidelity (Study 2) training environments. In both studies, half of the participants received instruction in critical thinking. The other half conducted the same exercises but without critical thinking instruction. After the training, test... Mehr ...