EMOTIONAL FACTORS AS A PSYCHOLOGICAL DETERMINANT OF THE FORMATION OF STUDENTS' CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
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critical thinking, emotional intelligence, cognitive, affective, educational environment, neurobiological.Abstract
This article scientifically and psychologically illuminates the impact of emotional factors on critical thinking skills. It also analyzes the mechanisms by which other factors influence the thinking process, and explores ways to enhance educational effectiveness as a result of developing critical thinking skills.
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