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What is the simple definition of thinking?
What is the simple definition of thinking?
- The process of using our hands to determine what to believe or what to do
- The process of using our mind to determine what to believe or what to do (correct)
- The process of using our eyes to determine what to believe or what to do
- The process of using our ears to determine what to believe or what to do
What are ideas in the context of thinking?
What are ideas in the context of thinking?
- Emotions experienced during thinking
- Physical objects produced by thinking
- Products of thinking, such as thoughts (correct)
- Problems encountered during thinking
What is a problem in the context of thinking?
What is a problem in the context of thinking?
- A situation where everything is confusing and uncertain (correct)
- A situation involving only unknown elements
- A situation where everything is known and clear
- A situation involving only known elements
What is problem solving?
What is problem solving?
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What is the primary activity of thinking according to the text?
What is the primary activity of thinking according to the text?
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Study Notes
Thinking and Problem Solving
- Thinking: the mental process of considering or reasoning about something, typically in a logical and intentional manner
- Ideas: mental representations or concepts that are formed through thinking, which can be abstract, concrete, or a combination of both
Problem Solving
- Problem: a situation or condition that requires a solution, often involving a gap or discrepancy between a desired state and a current state
- Problem Solving: the process of identifying, analyzing, and resolving a problem through thinking, reasoning, and decision-making
Primary Activity of Thinking
- Primary Activity of Thinking: identifying and resolving problems, which is the fundamental purpose of thinking
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