What are the definitions of critical thinking, self-awareness, assertiveness, creative thinking, decision-making, and compromise?

Here are the answers to your questions:

Across

1. The ability to think in an organised and rational manner in order to understand the connection between ideas and facts is critical thinking.
2. The ability to be aware of our emotions, behaviour, beliefs and motivation is self-awareness.
3. Ability to speak up for yourself in a way that is honest and respectful is assertiveness.

Down

1. A skill which helps learners to consider things from a fresh perspective and different angles is creative thinking.
2. The ability to select between two or more alternatives to reach the best outcome is decision-making.
3. The quality that allows two people to reach an agreement is compromise.