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14 Cards in this Set
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Schemata
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Internal representations of knowledge. The way we organize our knowledge about the world.
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Critical Thinking
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The use of cognitive skills or strategies that increase the probability of a desirable outcome. It is purposeful, reasonable, and goal directed. Also known as directed thinking.
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Directed Thinking
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Critical thinking or thinking that is goal directed.
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Nondirected Thinking
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Daydreams, night dreams, and rote memorization.
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Cognitive Process Instruction
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Instruction based on cognitive theories and research that is designed to help people improve how they think.
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Transfer of Training
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The spontaneous use of skills that are learned in one context in a different context.
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Performance-Competence Distinction
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The difference between what a person does (performance) and what that person is able to do (competence).
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Critical Thinking Attitude
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The willingness to plan, flexibility in thinking, persistence, willingness to self-correct, mindful attention to the thought process, and the seeking of consensus. It is not possible to be a critical thinker without this sort of attitude.
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Habit of Planning
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The repeated and automatic use of plans.
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Mindfulness
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The act of drawing novel distinctions. Mindful engagement with material is needed for good learning.
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Metacognition
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Our knowledge about our memory and thought process. Colloquially, what we know about what we know.
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Imagery
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The use of an internal picture-like representation while thinking.
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Preferred Mode of Thought
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Individual preferences for different types of internal representations.
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Executive Processes
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The oversight of planning and monitoring processes in thinking.
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