thinking for yourself
- independentFree from external control
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
- criticalExpressing disapproval or importance
- questioningSeeking answers through inquiry
- freethinkingIntellectually independent reasoning
rebellion · maverick · nonconformist · original · deliberate · skeptical · reasoning · judgment · self-reliant · contrarian · discerning · unconventional · stubborn · courage · backbone · philosophy · introspection · rationality
cognitive autonomy
thinking for yourselfblind obedience
Compliance without critical thought
groupthink · conformity · toeing the line · taking orders · obedience
intellectual independence
thinking for yourselfconformity
Adherence to norms
imitation · parroting · taking at face value · copying · regurgitation
social conformity
thinking for yourselfherd mentality
Tendency to follow crowds
mob mentality · sheep mentality · keeping up with the Joneses · hivemind · jumping on the bandwagon