Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory (CTDI-CV) – Chinese Version

Description

The Critical Thinking Disposition Inventory – Chinese Version (CTDI-CV) measures critical thinking ability using a 6-point Likert scale formatted as follows: 1 = Strongly Agree, 6 = Strongly Disagree.

Authors and Contact Email

彭美慈, 汪国成, 陈基乐,等. (information not available)

Purpose

The purpose of the CTDI-CV is to assess critical thinking disposition in individuals through various subcategories.

Test Year

2004

Administration Method and Scoring

The test is administered using a questionnaire format, and responses are scored using the specified 6-point Likert scale.

Reliability and Validity

The content validity (CVI) of the CTDI-CV is 0.89. The overall alpha value is 0.90, with trait-specific alpha values ranging from 0.54 to 0.77, indicating high internal consistency.

Factors and Subscales

– 寻找真相 (Seeking Truth): Attitude of sincerity and objectivity towards finding knowledge.
– 开放思想 (Open-mindedness): Tolerance towards differing opinions and prevention of personal bias.
– 分析能力 (Analytical Ability): Ability to identify problems and understand causes and potential outcomes through reasons and evidence.
– 系统化能力 (Systematic Ability): Organized and goal-oriented effort in addressing problems.
– 批判思维的自信心 (Confidence in Critical Thinking): Assurance in one’s rational analysis capabilities.
– 求知欲 (Curiosity for Knowledge): Enthusiasm for learning and understanding, even when the practical value is not immediately evident.
– 认知成熟度 (Cognitive Maturity): Cautiously making judgments, suspending judgment, or modifying existing judgments while being alert to multiple problem-solving approaches.

Keywords

Critical Thinking, Disposition, Measurement, Reliability, Validity

Items in Chinese

– 寻找真相:
– 面对有争议的论题, 要从不同的见解中选择其一, 是极不容易的。
– 对某件事如果有四个理由赞同, 而只有一个理由反对, 我会选择赞同这件事。
– 即使有证据与我的想法不符, 我都会坚持我的想法。
– 处理复杂的问题时, 我感到惊惶失措。
– 当我表达自己的意见时, 要保持客观是不可能的。
– 我只会寻找一些支持我看法的事实, 而不会去找一些反对我看法的事实。
– 有很多问题我会害怕去寻找事实的真相。
– 既然我知道怎样作这决定, 我便不会反复考虑其他的选择。
– 我们不知道应该用什么标准来衡量绝大部分问题。
– 个人的经验是验证真理的唯一标准。

– 开放思想:
– 了解别人对事物的想法, 对我来说是重要的。
– 我正尝试少作主观的判断。
– 研究外国人的想法是很有意义的。
– 当面对困难时, 要考虑事件所有的可能性, 这对我来说是不可能做到的。
– 在小组讨论时, 若某人的见解被其他人认为是错误的, 他便没有权利去表达意见。
– 外国人应该学习我们的文化, 而不是要我们去了解他们的文化。
– 他人不应该强逼我去为自己的意见作辩护。
– 对不同的世界观(例如:进化论、有神论)持开放态度, 并不是那么重要。
– 各人有权利发表他们的意见, 但我不会理会他们。
– 我不会怀疑众人都认为是理所当然的事。

– 分析能力:
– 当他人只用浅薄的论据去为好的构思护航, 我会感到着急。
– 我的信念都必须有依据支持。
– 要反对别人的意见, 就要提出理由。
– 我发现自己常评估别人的论点。
– 我可以算是个有逻辑的人。
– 处理难题时, 首先要弄清问题的症结所在。
– 我善于有条理地去处理问题。
– 我并不是一个很有逻辑的人, 但却常常装作有逻辑。
– 要知道哪一个是较好的解决方法, 是不可能的。
– 生活的经验告诉我, 处事不必太有逻辑。

– 系统化能力:
– 我总会先分析问题的重点所在, 然后才解答它。
– 我很容易整理自己的思维。
– 我善于策划一个有系统的计划去解决复杂的问题。
– 我经常反复思考在实践和经验中的对与错。
– 我的注意力很容易受到外界环境影响。
– 我可以不断谈论某一问题, 但不在乎问题是否得到解决。
– 当我看见新产品的说明书复杂难懂时, 我便放弃继续阅读下去。
– 人们说我作决定时过于冲动。
– 人们认为我作决定时犹豫不决。
– 我对争议性话题的意见, 大多跟随最后与我谈论的人。

– 批判思维的自信心:
– 我欣赏自己拥有精确的思维能力。
– 需要思考而非全凭记忆作答的测验较适合我。
– 我的好奇心和求知欲受到别人欣赏。
– 面对问题时, 因为我能作出客观的分析, 所以我的同辈会找我作决定。
– 对自己能够想出有创意的选择, 我很满足。
– 做决定时, 其他人期待我去制定适当的准则作指引。
– 我的求知欲很强。
– 对自己能够了解其他人的观点, 我很满足。
– 当问题变得棘手时, 其他人会期待我继续处理。
– 我害怕在课堂上提问。

– 求知欲:
– 研究新事物能使我的人生更丰富。
– 当面对一个重要抉择前, 我会先尽力搜集一切有关的资料。
– 我期待去面对富有挑战性的事物。
– 解决难题是富有趣味性的。
– 我喜欢去找出事物是如何运作的。
– 无论什么话题, 我都渴望知道更多相关的内容。
– 我会尽量去学习每一样东西, 即使我不知道它们何时有用。
– 学校里大部分的课程是枯燥无味的, 不值得去选修。
– 学校里的必修科目是浪费时间的。
– 主动尝试去解决各样的难题, 并非那么重要。

– 认知成熟度:
– 最好的论点, 往往来自于对某个问题的瞬间感觉。
– 所谓真相, 不外乎个人的看法。
– 付出高的代价(例如:金钱、时间、精力), 便一定能换取更好的意见。
– 当我持开放的态度, 便不知道什么是真、什么是假。
– 如果可能的话, 我会尽量避免阅读。
– 对我自己所相信的事, 我是坚信不疑的。
– 用「比喻」去理解问题, 像在公路上驾驶小船。
– 解决难题的最好方法是向别人问取答案。
– 事物的本质和它的表象是一致的。
– 有权势的人所作的决定便是正确的决定。

Items in English

– Seeking Truth:
– It is very difficult to choose one perspective from different viewpoints when faced with a controversial issue.
– If there are four reasons to agree with something and only one reason to disagree, I would choose to agree with it.
– Even if there is evidence that contradicts my thinking, I would stick to my opinion.
– I feel panicked when dealing with complex issues.
– It is impossible for me to remain objective when expressing my opinions.
– I only look for facts that support my viewpoint and won’t seek those that oppose it.
– There are many issues I fear to uncover the truth.
– Since I know how to make this decision, I do not reconsider other options.
– We do not know what criteria to use to evaluate most issues.
– Personal experience is the only standard for verifying the truth.

– Open-mindedness:
– Understanding others’ views on things is important to me.
– I am trying to make fewer subjective judgments.
– Studying foreign perspectives is very meaningful.
– It is impossible for me to consider all possibilities of an event when facing difficulties.
– In group discussions, if someone’s viewpoint is considered wrong by others, they lose the right to express their opinion.
– Foreigners should learn about our culture instead of us understanding theirs.
– Others should not force me to defend my opinions.
– It is not so important to hold an open attitude towards different worldviews (e.g., evolution, theism).
– Everyone has the right to express their opinions, but I will not pay attention to them.
– I do not question things that most people take for granted.

– Analytical Ability:
– I feel anxious when others use superficial arguments to support good ideas.
– My beliefs must have supporting evidence.
– To oppose another’s opinion, one must provide reasons.
– I often evaluate others’ arguments.
– I can consider myself logical.
– When addressing problems, I first need to clarify the core issue.
– I am good at organizing my approach to problems.
– I am not a very logical person, but I often pretend to be logical.
– It is impossible to know which is the better solution.
– Life experience tells me that logic is not overly necessary in handling matters.

– Systematic Ability:
– I always analyze the key points of a problem before attempting to solve it.
– I easily organize my thoughts.
– I am good at planning a systematic approach to solve complex issues.
– I often reflect on right and wrong in practice and experience.
– My attention is easily affected by external environmental influences.
– I can continuously discuss an issue without caring whether it gets solved.
– When I see that the instruction manual of a new product is complicated and difficult to understand, I give up continuing to read it.
– People say I am too impulsive when making decisions.
– People believe I hesitate when making decisions.
– My opinions on controversial topics mostly follow the last person I spoke with.

– Confidence in Critical Thinking:
– I appreciate my precise thinking abilities.
– Tests that require thinking rather than just relying on memory suit me better.
– My curiosity and desire for knowledge are appreciated by others.
– When faced with issues, my peers seek me to make decisions because I can provide an objective analysis.
– I am satisfied with my ability to come up with creative choices.
– Others expect me to establish appropriate criteria when making decisions.
– I have a strong desire to learn.
– I am satisfied with my ability to understand others’ perspectives.
– When issues become tricky, others expect me to continue addressing them.
– I am afraid to ask questions in class.

– Curiosity for Knowledge:
– Exploring new things enriches my life.
– Before facing an important decision, I will do my best to gather all relevant information.
– I look forward to facing challenging situations.
– Solving problems is interesting.
– I enjoy figuring out how things work.
– I have a strong desire to know more about any topic.
– I try to learn everything, even if I don’t know when it will be useful.
– Most of the courses in school are dull and not worth taking.
– Mandatory courses at school are a waste of time.
– It is not so important to take the initiative to solve different problems.

– Cognitive Maturity:
– The best arguments often come from an immediate feeling about an issue.
– The so-called truth is nothing more than personal opinion.
– Paying a high cost (e.g., money, time, energy) will definitely yield better opinions.
– When I hold an open attitude, I do not know what is true and what is false.
– If possible, I will try to avoid reading.
– I am firm in believing what I believe.
– Understanding issues by using “metaphors” is like driving a small boat on a highway.
– The best way to resolve issues is to ask others for answers.
– The essence of things is consistent with their appearance.
– Decisions made by powerful individuals are the correct ones.

References

彭美慈, 汪国成, 陈基乐,等. 批判性思维能力测量表的信效度测试研究[J]. 中华护理杂志, 2004, 039(009):644-647.