Think Critically and Creatively Flashcards
CRITICAL thinkers display the following 5 abilities:
- Raise vital questions, stating them clearly
- Collect and analyze relevant information
- Examine the problem from multiple points of view
- Apply appropriate criteria and standards
- Reach well-reasoned conclusions
___ thinking calls for a disciplined rational, and analytical approach where problems are clearly defined, evidence is objectively scrutinized, and criteria and standards are strictly applied to discern the best options, solutions or plans
critical
___thinking calls for an open flow of ideas where rules, standards and judgments are suspended, and possibilities and solutions are explored.
creative
The ______ provide an excellent framework for thinking critically or being disciplined about the reasoning used in any subject, issue or problem
Elements of Thought
8 Elements of Thought:
- Purpose, goal or objective
- Questions about the issue or problem
- Info including facts, data, evidence or experiences
- Interpretations and conclusions from the evidence
- Concepts or the ideas, theories, laws, principles or hypotheses
- Assumptions, the beliefs being taken for granted
- Implications, or what logically flows from certain ideas solutions, etc. and consequences of actions
- POV, perspective
9 Universal Intellectual Standards:
- Clarity
- Accuracy
- Precision
- Relevance
- Depth
- Breadth
- Logic
- Significance
- Fairness
To think critically, ask key questions applying both the ___ and ___ to your problem or situation.
Elements of Thought
Universal Intellectual Standards
___ is the phenomenon of quick and ready insight.
intuition
3 tools to enhance CREATIVE thinking:
- Making a list (problem, solutions, outcomes)
- Brainstorming (ideas)
- Mind mapping (topic branched with subtopics)
A ___ is a preconceived opinion about something or someone.
bias
we have an ___ if we believe quick decisive action is better than inaction, even if that action has a negative effect on the outcome.
action bias
With ___, we tend to only look for evidence that confirms our beliefs, and we ignore or discredit evidence that tests or disputes our beliefs.
confirmation bias
___ is when we unfairly judge and categorize people
stereotyping
“I’ve got too much invested now to quit” is an example of ___
sunk cost
___ is a reliance on something (mainly technology) that inhibits critical and creative thinking.
presentation bias