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Cognition and Thinking Skills Lecture

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What is the definition of metacognition?

The act of building on other ideas

The process of planning, assessing, and monitoring one's own thinking (correct)

The ability to shift perspective easily

The process of generating many ideas

Which of the following is NOT a component of creative thinking?

Originality (considering something new)

Fluency (generating many ideas)

Flexibility (shifting perspective easily)

Problem solving (correct)

What is the definition of cognition?

The biological/neurological processes of the brain that facilitate thinking

The mental operations involved in thinking (correct)

The ability to shift perspective easily

The process of building on other ideas

What is the highpoint of mental functioning according to the text?

Metacognition (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with critical thinkers?

Generate many ideas (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of critical thinkers according to the text?

Problem solving (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of creative thinking according to the text?

(Judging on first impressions) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of individuals who are guided by feelings rather than thoughts?

They claim that thinking gives them a headache (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'out of the box' refer to in the context of creative thinking?

Unconventional and innovative thinking (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of not asking questions?

Sacrifice of education (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of evaluating an opinion?

To encourage open and critical thinking (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of critical thinking, what do future employers value?

Ability to perform critical thinking skills (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concept associated with being willing to self-correct?

Learning from mistakes and improving (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an argument?

A series of statements leading to an opinion (D) Signup and view all the answers