For each story, identify the critical thinking guideline(s) violated and explain briefly what the person in the story said, did or thought that illustrates a lack of critical thinking. Ask questions...

For each story, identify the critical thinking guideline(s) violated and explain briefly what the person in the story said, did or thought that illustrates a lack of critical thinking.

Ask questions

Define your terms

Examine the evidence

Analyze assumptions and biases

Avoid emotional reasoning

Don’t oversimplify

Consider other interpretations

Tolerate uncertainty

3. Bonnie believes creatures from outer space have been visiting Earth for thousands of years. "Look at those ancient structures and designs that scientists can't explain," she says. A friend calls her belief nonsense. "You can't prove that extraterrestrials don't exist," replies Bonnie indignantly.