The complexity of critical thinking and its relationship with neuroscience

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Karol Patricia Malfert-Gaupp

Abstract

Critical thinking is a cognitive skill that involves reflective analysis and systematic evaluation of information in order to make informed decisions. In the field of neurosciences, critical thinking becomes even more complex due to the intricate and multifaceted nature of the human brain. In this article, we explore the complexity of critical thinking in the context of neurosciences and discuss some of the challenges researchers in this field face.


First, critical thinking in the neurosciences implies the ability to integrate a wide range of knowledge and theories from diverse disciplines, such as psychology, biology, physics, and mathematics. In addition, neuroscientists must be able to understand and apply complex concepts such as neuroplasticity, neural connectivity, and neural network dynamics.


Another important challenge is the need to design rigorous and reliable experiments to investigate the human brain. Since the brain is extremely complex and heterogeneous, researchers must use a variety of neuroimaging and neurophysiology techniques to gain a detailed understanding of its functioning.

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Malfert-Gaupp, K. . (2023). The complexity of critical thinking and its relationship with neuroscience. 593 Digital Publisher CEIT, 8(4), 499-511. https://doi.org/10.33386/593dp.2023.4.1907
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Author Biography

Karol Patricia Malfert-Gaupp, Universidad Autónoma Tomás Fías - Bolivia

Bolivian by birth, graduated in Psychology (Universidad Mayor San Simón), Master's Degree in Higher Education (Universidad Autónoma Tomás Frías), Diploma in Geriatrics and Gerontology (Universidad Mayor San Simón), Diploma in Neuroeducation (Universidad Pública del Alto), Doctorate in Sciences of Education (Enrique José Varona University of Cuba – Tomás Frías Autonomous University), Doctor Honoris Causa (Council of the Honoris Causa doctoral faculty of Mexico – Universidad Mayor de San Andrés), doctoral candidate in Educational Neurosciences (Public University of Alto), University professor at different graduate and postgraduate universities in Bolivia, Director of the GAIA Specialized Center, Director of the Alzheimer's Chapter, Potosí Chapter, Founding member of the College of Psychologists of Potosí, National and international speaker.

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