The questions Was the short-term goal of my decision achieved? ...

[biggirl4568]

The questions Was the short-term goal of my decision achieved? Why or why not?  are associated with which step in the IDEAS process?
 
  (a) Identify the problem and set priorities.
  (b) Determine relevant information and deepen understanding.
  (c) Enumerate options and anticipate consequences.
  (d) Assess the situation and make a preliminary decision.
  (e) Scrutinize the process and self-correct as needed.

Question 2

Explain education and the role of critical thinking in promoting a free and open society.
 
  What will be an ideal response

[Jayson]

Answer to Question 1

e

Answer to Question 2

In a free society, education is about learning how to think for yourself, learning how to seek the information you need, learning how to correct mistaken assumptions, how to evaluate the claims people make, how to reason well, and how to detect and resist fallacious reasoning. In a free society, the power of government is used to protect the right to free and open inquiry, and the right to share what we learn, and to collaborate with others to make better decisions and to learn more about the world.