Critical Thinking

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Match the following terms with their description:

Villain and hero = Characters with contradictory roles Thoughtless gesture and brilliant insight = Actions with dual interpretations Closure = The resistance to un-decide things Mentally flexible and nimble = Benefits of complex processing

Match the following concepts with their meaning:

Brain imaging findings = Showed the benefits of complex processing Un-decide things = Resisting closure and reevaluating Intellectually dead = Inflexible and resistant to new ideas Complex processing = Ability to hold contradictory ideas

Match the following statements with their meaning:

Tendency to classify people and events = Human inclination to categorize Open to new ideas = Mentally flexible and receptive Knowing everything important = Intellectually stagnant Resistance to closure = Ability to reconsider and un-decide

Match the following terms with their impact:

Uncomfortable but invigorating = Complex processing's effect Resistance to change = Intellectual stagnation's consequence Inflexibility = Intellectual death's characteristic More mentally flexible and nimble = Result of resisting closure Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the impact of complex processing on mental flexibility?

The text describes how complex processing, as shown by brain imaging, helps individuals to be more mentally flexible and open to new ideas. Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the complexity of literary works?

The text suggests that literary works often ask readers to think in complex ways and to hold contradictory or conflicting ideas in their minds. Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text emphasize the need to resist closure and un-decide things sometimes?

The text emphasizes the need to resist closure and un-decide things sometimes in order to avoid intellectual stagnation and remain mentally open. Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the text suggest that being intellectually closed-minded is detrimental?

The text suggests that being intellectually closed-minded prevents individuals from being mentally flexible and open to new ideas, leading to intellectual stagnation. Signup and view all the answers