Chapter 1 Key Points Flashcards
A process of choosing a particular course of action – the thought process of selecting a logical choice from available options
Decision making
A part of decision making – a process focusing on analyzing a difficult situation involving higher order reasoning and evaluation
Problem solving
The mental process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information to reach an answer or conclusion
Critical Thinking
Experimental Learning
- Provides mock ______ experiences to learn from
- Allows learners to apply _________ and __________ theory
- Promotes whole ________ thinking and improved problem solving skills
life
leadership, management
brain
Characteristics of a Critical Thinker
- I______
- I________
- E________
- W_______ ___ _____ _______
Intuition
Insight
Empathy
Willingness to take action
Successful Decision Makers
- S______-______
- C__________
- S_________
- E__________
- C________
Self-aware
Courageous
Sensitive
Energetic
Creative
Questions that should be asked in data gathering
What is the setting
What is the problem
Where is it a problem
When is it a problem
Who is affected by the problem
Economic Man
-Makes decisions in ______ manner
-Has complete ________ of problem/situation
-Considers all __________
-Has systematic ordering of alternatives
-Selects _________ choice
Rational
Knowledge
Alternatives
Maximizing
Administrative Man
-Knowledge is ___________
-Is impossible to accurately predict future ____________
-Considers multiple alternatives but not ____
-Makes decisions that are ______ _______
- Final choice is ___________
Fragmented
Consequences
All
Good enough
Satisficing
In the nursing process, what does the problem solving and decision making model consist of
Assess
Diagnose
Plan
Implement
Evaluate
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