ACT1014N Chapter 1: Thinking and Reasoning

Thinking and Reasoning

• Thinking is a skill that goes beyond simply recalling facts or expressing preferences.
• Higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) involve applying knowledge, adapting to different purposes, and requiring initiative and independence.

Components of Thinking Skills

• Reasoning: the cognitive process of using logical and rational thinking to arrive at a conclusion for a provided problem.
  • Involves analyzing information, evaluating evidence, and applying logical principles to reach reasoned conclusions.
• Creative Thinking: the cognitive process of generating innovative ideas or solutions to problems.
  • Involves thinking beyond conventional rules and exploring unconventional perspectives and possibilities.
• Reflection: giving deep or concentrated thought to something, beyond the immediate response to stimuli.
  • Involves carefully considering alternatives, thinking about consequences, weighing up available evidence, drawing conclusions, and testing hypotheses.

Characteristics of Reflective Thinking

• Critical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Decision making
• Weighing up available evidence
• Drawing conclusions
• Testing hypotheses

This quiz is about understanding thinking as a skill, identifying thinking components, and solving problems. It covers the basics of thinking and reasoning.