Concept:Critical thinking in social science education means analyzing information objectively and questioning authority, not blindly accepting claims.
Explanation:The true statements are those that promote independent analysis and democratic action.
Statement A is true: critical thinking helps learners form independent judgments and acquire knowledge.
Statement B is true: it prepares learners to think and act effectively as citizens in a democracy.
Statement C is true: it makes learners aware of differences in criteria and evidence when justifying propositions.
Statement D is false: accepting claims of authority without question is the opposite of critical thinking.
Statement E is true: using criteria to make warranted judgments about policy decisions is a key aspect of critical thinking.
Thus, the correct set of true statements is A, B, C, and E.
Answer:D. A, B, C and E