6 Questions
Which term refers to a new development or change that becomes popular?
Trend
What guideline suggests looking beyond your own business to identify trends?
Be well-informed and identify opportunities
Which characteristic best describes a trend that brings about positive change?
Impact
Which perspective in addressing problems focuses on dealing with concerns in the present moment?
Intuitive
Which pattern of trend is represented by an unsteady line that rises and falls irregularly?
Damped
Which perspective in addressing problems involves understanding reality through logic and analysis?
Analytical
Study Notes
Trends and Critical Thinking
- A trend refers to something that is developing or changing.
- A fad is a type of trend that is short-lived and superficial.
Identifying Trends
- To spot a trend, one should look outside their business and see what others are doing.
- Being well-informed and identifying opportunities are essential in identifying trends.
Elements of a Trend
- Impact refers to the consequence or effect of a trend on people and systems.
- Innovation refers to the creation of new or improved products, services, or processes.
- Consistency is not a characteristic of a trend that brings change and develops people and systems.
Patterns of Trends
- A linear trend is represented by a straight line, indicating steady growth or decline.
- An exponential trend is represented by a steeply rising or falling line, indicating rapid growth or decline.
- A damped trend is represented by a line that rises or falls steadily at a given time.
Critical Thinking Perspectives
- Analytical thinking focuses on logic, evidence, and analysis to address problems.
- Intuitive thinking focuses on instinct, perception, and experience to address problems.
- Both analytical and intuitive thinking perspectives are essential in addressing problems effectively.
Test your knowledge on trends, networks, and critical thinking in the 21st century culture by answering multiple-choice questions. From identifying developing changes to guidelines on spotting trends, this quiz covers key concepts discussed in the text by Joerhelyn Joy Mapas.
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