25 Questions
What is one of the activities explicitly mentioned in the text as a part of 'thinking'?
Imagining
Which term is NOT among the activities described as part of 'thinking' in the text?
Eating
What is a key element involved in 'Scientific Thinking' based on the text?
Understanding
Which activity below is least likely to be associated with 'thinking' according to the text?
Swimming
Among the activities of 'thinking' listed in the text, which one requires prediction?
Anticipating
What is the main characteristic of thinking according to the given text?
Purposive, directed, constructive and controlled
What types of problems can thinking be applied to according to the text?
Both practical and theoretical problems
Which of the following statements accurately describes the function of thinking?
Thinking is the process of comprehending and making sense of life experiences.
Which of the following best describes the nature of thinking according to the given text?
Purposeful and organized
According to the given information, which of the following is NOT a basic function of the mind?
Feeling emotions
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of thinking described in the text?
Random
What is the implication of thinking being described as 'controlled' in the text?
Thinking is a deliberate and regulated mental process
What can be inferred about the role of thinking in relation to life events?
Thinking helps us understand and interpret life events.
Which of the following best describes the scope of thinking as a basic function of the mind?
Thinking encompasses a wide range of cognitive processes, including reasoning and problem-solving.
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is NOT true about thinking?
Thinking is solely responsible for generating new knowledge.
When do we start to think?
When we are confronted with a problem or difficulty
What is the primary distinction made in the text?
Between automatic responses and deliberate thinking
Which of the following is NOT considered a trigger for thinking, according to the text?
A day-dream
What is the primary purpose of the text?
To define the conditions that initiate thinking
Which of the following would NOT be considered thinking?
Daydreaming about a future vacation
What does an organ do according to the text?
Makes sense of life's events
Which term means 'anticipating or predicting' based on the given context?
Inferring
What does 'purposive' mean in the context of the text?
Directed
Which term denotes 'automatic responses' as per the text?
Instinctive
What does 'evaluate' mean?
Figuring things out
Test your knowledge on the basic functions of the mind, including thinking which helps in figuring things out and making sense of life's events.
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