Which of these statements most aptly defines “critical thinking”?
 A. 
 an ability to objectively assess, evaluate, and understand a problem, and then to form a judgment
 B. 
 an ability to evaluate the alternative solutions for a given problem
 C. 
 an ability to influence others to work in teams in order to address a problem
 D. 
 an ability to evaluate the solution that one has implemented in the past