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What is the definition of critical thinking
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The ability to logically assess the quality of one's thinking and the thinking of others to consistently arrive at greater understanding and achieve wise judgements.
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What are the characteristics of a good critial thinker?
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Continually monitor thought patterns, Appreciation of contradictory information, Natural ability working with a variety of ideas, Drive to ask questions, Inquisitive attitude, Desire to hold thinking to a high std of objectivity. |
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Match the terms with their definition:
A. Reason B. Logic C. Critical Thinking D. Creative Thinking |
A. Draw upon known facts and principles to produce conculsions
B. Produces multiple hypothesis, follows no hard set rules, is NOT a disipline and can't be analyzed. C. Form a new statement on the basis of statements already known D.Thought process which follows certain rules, it is a disipline and can be analyzed |
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What are the (3) steps in the creative thinking process?
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Accumulation, Incubation, Illumination
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How long does the Incubation stage last?
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No set period
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Which stage in Creative Thinking does critical think take center stage?
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Verification
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Which stage in Creative Thinking is a mental exercise of gathering and organizing?
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Accumulation
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Which Stage in Creative Thinking does the analyst begin to formulate possible hypothesis?
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Illumination
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What is the purpose of verification in the Creative Thinking process?
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Ensure available evidence supports the solution. (Reasoning used)
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What do we call the pattern or model which guides our actions and judgements?
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Paradigm
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What are the pro's and con's of a paradigm?
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Pro - Establish boundaries and allow one to solve problems.
Con - Hamper one by limiting responses and restrictive perceptions. |
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(T/F) The ability to perform a paradigm shift is the MOST desirable ability for analyst when dealing with paradigms.
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True
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What do we call situations where an analyst is so enamored with their standard paradigm they are not only unwilling but unable to adapt to new paradigms?
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Paradigm paralysis
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What do we call selective viewing of the world and events to only accept or see evidence which fits an established paradigm?
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Paradigm effect
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What are the (8) elements of reasoning?
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The PURPOSE of reasoning is to QUESTION the INFORMATION and CONCEPTS to make INFERENCES and ASSUMPTIONS about multiple POINTS of VIEW while considering the IMPLICATIONS
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What are the (3) realms of critical questioning?
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1. Need to continually use critical questions.
2. Interrelationship of critical questions. 3. Need to ask and answer critical questions at the right time. |
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What is the heart of soul of critical thinking?
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Questioning
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What is the backbone on critical thinking?
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Information
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_______ is the hallmark of strategic thinking.
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Rapidity
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Which element of reasoning is defined as the act of drawing a conclusion based upon ther interpretation of assumption?
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Inference
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What are the (9) Intellectual standards of Critical Thinking?
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Accuracy, Breadth and depth, Clarity, Logic, Precision, Relevance, Significance, Fairness
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Why must we apply the (9) Intellectual standards of Critical Thinking?
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Ensure Quality of thoughts
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