Chapter 5 Review Flashcards
A Leader’s what has a direct influence on his or her effectiveness?
Critical thinking skills
What is critical thinking?
Critical thinking is a self-guided self-disciplined thinking which attempts to reason at the highest level of quality in a fair-minded way
Developing the ability to think critically is what kind of endeavor?
Lifelong
What do precise statements do?
They mean what they say and say what they mean
What are the seven universal intellectual standards?
Relevance depth breadth and logic
What is depth?
The willingness to examine every imaginal complexity or factor bearing on an issue
What is breath?
Concerns how far across either side he or she is willing to look when considering an issue
What are the eight elements of thought?
Reasoning with a purpose. Reasoning is an attempt to figure something out. Reasoning is based on assumptions or beliefs you take for granted. Reasoning has a point of view. Reasoning is based on data information and evidence. Reasoning is expressed through and shaped by Concepts and ideas. Reasoning contains inference by while we draw conclusions. Reasoning leads somewhere and has consequences.
What is big picture thinking?
The act of stepping back from an issue to take more of it in
What does Big Picture thinking help?
It helps leaders stay on target
What is focused thinking?
Intently studying an issue
What is realistic thinking?
See the world how actually is and not how we wish it could be
What are the key values in realistic thinking?
Accuracy common sense and feasibly
What is the biggest obstacle to Shared thinking?
Emotional insecurity
What is a logical fallacy?
An error of reasoning
What is an appeal to Authority fallacy?
Ad hominen