Chapter 5 - Think Flashcards
What can critical thinking help you do?
Critical thinking can help you focus on relevant issues/problems, gather key information, understand and organize thoughts and facts, analyze problems and causes, manage priorities and develop plans, assist in problem-solving skills, help you control your emotional reactions, produce new knowledge, determine the accuracy of information, and detect bias and persuasion in arguments.
What are the eight steps to critical thinking?
The eight steps to critical thinking are:
Understanding and using emotional intelligence.
Looking at things differently.
Asking questions and learning to tolerate uncertainty.
Identifying, defining, narrowing, and solving problems.
Making intelligent decisions.
Distinguishing fact from opinion.
Seeking truth in arguments and persuasion.
Thinking creatively and being resourceful.
What is emotional intelligence, and why is it important?
Emotional intelligence involves coping with social and emotional demands and relates to personal achievement, career success, leadership, and life satisfaction. It is as powerful as IQ.
What is the amygdala, and how does it function in emotional responses?
The amygdala is part of the brain’s emotional system and protects us when we are afraid or upset. It triggers feelings before thought, leading to the “fight or flight” response based on previous experiences.
How can you look at things differently?
You can look at common issues with uncommon eyes, known problems with new skepticism, everyday conflicts with probing curiosity, daily challenges with attention to detail, clues, and patterns.
What are the types of questions used in critical thinking?
The types of questions are:
Questions of fact (objective).
Questions of preference (subjective).
Questions of judgment (logic/evidence).
What are the steps involved in problem-solving?
The steps in problem-solving are:
Identify the symptoms.
Narrow the issue to find the root problem.
Research and develop a variety of solutions.
Evaluate all possible solutions.
Solve the problem and evaluate the results.
How do you distinguish between fact and opinion?
A fact can be proven (objectively verified), while an opinion has no objective proof. To distinguish between fact and opinion, take nothing for granted, consider who is making the assertion, and listen for what is not said.
What is the importance of critical thinking?
Critical thinking is vital as it helps individuals focus on relevant issues, gather key information, understand and organize thoughts and facts, and analyze problems and causes effectively. Moreover, critical thinking assists in managing priorities, developing plans, and enhancing problem-solving skills. It enables individuals to control emotional reactions, determine the accuracy of information, and detect bias and persuasion in arguments, ultimately leading to more informed decision-making and the production of new knowledge.
What are 6 Characteristics of Creative Thinking?
compassion, courage, truth, dreams,
risk-taking, innovation, competition, individuality,
curiosity, perseverance
