Watson-Glaser™ III [EN]

The Watson-Glaser™ III is a world reference test for critical thinking and evaluates one of the key competences of the 21st century, correlated with creative thinking.

Critical thinking is a set of key competencies and skills in decision-making (recognition of hypotheses, evaluation of arguments and deduction).

Research shows correlations between Watson Glaser results and creative thinking.

1) Purpose: assessing critical thinking - detection of high potentials

Mainly used for the pre-selection of candidates, the selection of employees and managers and the detection of high potentials, the Watson-Glaser can also be used as a coaching and development tool.

The Watson-Glaser™ III assesses skills and abilities to :

Identify the assumptions underlying arguments and highlight new perspectives or problems;

Identify and assess the relevance of hypotheses, whether explicitly or implicitly stated;

Evaluate arguments by distancing oneself from one's own beliefs and without allowing emotions to impact on them;

Analyze information objectively and draw relevant conclusions based on facts.

2) Audience

Bachelor and more.

3) Timing

Limited time: 30 minutes

4) Feedback

1 hour, within 48 working hours after taking the test.

5) Summary

A written report including your results and an action plan will be sent to you by email at the end of the debriefing meeting.

Published by Pearson