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Which Statement Best Shows Innate Egocentrism in Critical Thinking?
Learn what innate egocentrism means in critical thinking and see why “it’s true because I believe it” reflects a self-centered reasoning error.
Question
Which of the following statements BEST represents the concept of “Innate Egocentrism” in critical thinking?
A. It’s true because we believe it.
B. It’s true because I believe it.
C. It’s true because I want to believe it.
D. It’s true because it is in my selfish interest to believe it.
Answer
B. It’s true because I believe it.
Explanation
In critical thinking, innate egocentrism means a person assumes their own belief is true simply because they believe it, without seriously questioning its basis. It reflects a self-centered way of thinking in which personal belief is treated as enough proof.
Why the others are different
A describes sociocentrism, where something is accepted because a group believes it. C reflects wish fulfillment, where something is treated as true because a person wants it to be true.
D describes selfishness, where a belief is accepted because it serves personal advantage. These are related barriers to sound reasoning, but they are not the specific meaning of innate egocentrism.