Decision making Flashcards
Decision making
the process of making choices and selecting appropriate options based on thinking
Logic
a way of thinking that seeks to form solid connections and support for the way you think about how the world works
Reflection
the process of making sense of the world by thinking
Bias
a personal way of thinking that makes it impossible to use logic
Intuition
that “sixth sense” that some people have about other people and events.
Premise
an idea on which a logical conclusion stands
Critical thinking
the ability to explore an issue, problem, decision, or option from many angles.
Analysis
the process of breaking down an issue into its basic parts to figure out its nature, how it works, or why it is a help or an obstacle to your progress.
Critical reading
the ability to think carefully about what you read, to ask questions, and to develop your own understanding of the writer’s words
distractions
Interferes with thinking and reflection
irrational
Decisions that are not based on thinking
rational
the pattern of making thoughtful decisions
reflection
When you take time to consider all the information, sights, sounds and smells coming to you from the world
Thinking feeling and wanting
the brain’s three major functions
Socrates
A famous Greek philosopher
Substance abuse, illness and strong emotions
barriers to good thinking
criticism
to judge
Subjective Response
Type of response produced by questions of preference
Accuracy, depth, and fairness
three standards of thinking
CLARITY
Clear language has this quality
INFERENCE
An idea based on fact
PRECISION
Sufficient specificity
PREMISE
what a logical conclusion stands on
LOGIC
Thinking that seeks to form solid connections and support
