OBM100 Personality Development - Thinking Skills
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Which skill involves the process of determining the worthiness of an action?

  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Creative Thinking
  • Decision-Making Skills (correct)
  • Critical Thinking Skills

Which of the following is NOT a type of thinking skill mentioned?

  • Reflective Thinking (correct)
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Creative Thinking

What best describes the nature of thinking skills?

  • Primarily focused on analytical tasks
  • Exclusively for academic purposes
  • Entails various mental activities (correct)
  • Only related to decision-making

What component is most crucial for effective problem-solving?

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Which of the following contexts does NOT relate to decision-making skills?

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Which profession is associated with strong kinesthetic intelligence?

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Which type of intelligence involves sensitivity to pitch and rhythm?

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Which profession most likely reflects strong interpersonal intelligence?

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Which type of intelligence is most closely linked to visual thinking and mental imagery?

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What profession is best associated with intrapersonal intelligence?

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Which of the following best describes logical-mathematical intelligence?

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Which role would most likely benefit from strong musical intelligence?

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Which profession is least likely to reflect spatial intelligence?

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What is the main focus when beginning a mind map?

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Which benefit of using computers for mind maps enhances organization?

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How does mind mapping utilize both sides of the brain?

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Which of Gardner's intelligences is primarily involved with sensitivity to language?

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What is one way to make a mind map visually appealing?

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What does the left brain primarily process in mind mapping?

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Which of the following characteristics is NOT a benefit of good mind mapping techniques?

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What is the benefit of highlighting features in a complex mind map?

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Which statement about mind maps is true?

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What is a key feature of mind mapping that aids quick idea generation?

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What is the primary purpose of analytical thinking?

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Who popularized the concept of mind mapping?

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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of mind mapping?

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Which technique did Tony Buzan NOT study while researching note-taking methods?

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How many main ideas should be drawn around the central concept in a mind map?

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What is a key characteristic of mind mapping?

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Which of the following activities is suitable for mind mapping?

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Which statement about the use of key words in mind mapping is true?

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What is the first step in making a good decision?

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Which of the following is not a part of problem-solving skills?

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In critical thinking, why is it important to check the reliability of the speaker?

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When generating ideas in creative thinking, what should you avoid?

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What should you do when listing goals during decision making?

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What is one technique in creative thinking to combine ideas?

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Which is a key component of comparing alternatives in decision-making?

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During the problem-solving process, how should possible solutions be approached?

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In decision-making, what is the benefit of discussing your situation with another person?

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What does creative thinking primarily aim to achieve?

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What is a critical thinking skill regarding understanding information?

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What is the purpose of testing a solution after choosing it?

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How can a decision-maker reduce uncertainty when making decisions?

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Why is it crucial to keep the question simple during decision making?

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Flashcards

Decision-Making

The act of choosing between two or more options, weighing the pros and cons of each choice.

Critical Thinking

Thinking clearly and logically about information to form judgments and conclusions.

Creative Thinking

The ability to come up with new and original ideas or solutions.

Problem-Solving

Identifying a problem, analyzing its causes, and developing solutions.

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Analytical Thinking

The ability to break down information into smaller parts and understand the relationships between them.

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What is a Mind Map?

A visual representation of ideas and concepts using a central topic and branching branches with keywords, images, and connections.

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What is Analytical Thinking?

A method for organizing thoughts that involves breaking down information into smaller parts and identifying relationships between them.

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Who invented Mind Mapping?

Tony Buzan, a British author and popular psychology figure, popularized it in the 1970s following research into note taking techniques.

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How does Mind Mapping work?

It's a structured method to visually organize ideas and concepts, starting with a central idea and branching out with related concepts.

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What makes Mind Mapping unique?

Mind mapping encourages the use of words, symbols, images, and codes to represent ideas and concepts, making it a more creative and engaging approach to learning.

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What are some uses of Mind Mapping?

It can be used for creative writing, report writing, studying, note-taking, meetings, brainstorming, and presentations.

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What are some benefits of using Mind Maps?

It's a time-saving technique that uses keywords and visual connections to represent information, making it faster and more engaging than traditional note-taking.

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How is a Mind Map structured?

It uses a central concept or word and then branches out with 5 or more main ideas. Each of these ideas can be further branched out with 5-10 sub-ideas.

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Mind Mapping: Starting Point

Start by placing the main idea in the center of the page and then branch out with related ideas.

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Mind Mapping: Visual Variety

Use different colors, shapes, and symbols to visually distinguish between ideas.

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Mind Mapping: Idea Clusters

Group related ideas together into clusters to enhance understanding and clarity.

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Mind Mapping: Short-Form Writing

Use a short, personal form of writing or symbols to make the mind map more concise and efficient.

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Mind Mapping: Restructuring

Easily move and reorganize ideas by dragging and dropping them within the mind map, making it adaptable.

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Mind Mapping: Visual Connections

Use arrows, lines, and color-coding to show connections between ideas.

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Mind Mapping: Highlighting

Highlight important concepts by using colors, bold text, or other visual cues to emphasize them.

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Mind Mapping: Comments

Leave space for additional notes or comments surrounding the main ideas.

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Mind Mapping: Exporting

Easily export the mind map into standard formats like text files or word processing documents.

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Mind Mapping: Whole Brain Engagement

Mind mapping encourages using both the left and right brain, integrating language and visual processing.

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Musical Intelligence

The ability to understand and use musical elements like pitch, rhythm, and timbre, with a strong appreciation for its emotional power and complex structure.

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Interpersonal Intelligence

The capacity to discern and respond to others' emotions, intentions, and motivations, potentially influencing them.

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Logical-Mathematical Intelligence

The ability to use logical reasoning, mathematical principles, and structured thinking to solve problems and analyze data.

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Intrapersonal Intelligence

Understanding and managing one's own emotions, values, motivations, and goals, developing a strong sense of self.

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Spatial Intelligence

The ability to form mental images, visualize spatial relationships, and think in three dimensions.

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Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence

The ability to control movements, coordinate bodily actions, and manipulate objects with precision and grace.

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Linguistic Intelligence

The ability to understand and express oneself through language, including writing, speaking, and communicating effectively.

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Symbolic Intelligence

The ability to understand and interpret ideas, symbols, and concepts, and to think abstractly.

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What is a problem?

A difficult situation that needs a solution.

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State the Question

The most important step in decision-making, it clearly defines the issue to be addressed.

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List the Goals

A list of desired outcomes from the decision-making process. Ranked in order of importance.

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List Alternatives

Brainstorming all possible solutions or paths to achieve the goals.

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Gather Some Information

Gathering information about each alternative, including both positive and negative aspects.

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Consider & Compare Alternatives

Comparing the alternatives against the stated goals, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each choice.

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Make the Decision

The final step, selecting the alternative that best aligns with the important goals, considering what will happen if it doesn't work out.

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Explore Creative Possibilities

Exploring all creative possibilities by freeing the mind from limiting assumptions.

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Create New Conceptual Frameworks

Creating new concepts and frameworks that are different from traditional approaches.

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Generate Actionable Ideas

Generating ideas that can be translated into specific actions.

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Develop Creative Plans

Developing and elaborating upon creative ideas to shape them into workable plans.

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Study Notes

OBM100 Personality Development - Thinking Skills

  • This course covers various thinking skills, including decision-making, problem-solving, critical thinking, creative thinking, analytical thinking, and mind mapping.
  • Thinking skills are essential mental activities that organize the mind.
  • Different types of thinking skills exist, each serving a specific purpose.

Thinking Skills (T1)

  • Thinking skills encompass decision-making, problem-solving, critical thinking, creative thinking, and analytical thought.
  • Mind mapping is a technique within thinking skills.

Introduction to Thinking Skills

  • This section explores the nature of thinking skills.
  • Thinking is a process with various forms, aiming to organize the mind.

Types of Thinking Skills

  • Decision-making skills involve resolving whether an action is worth doing.
  • Problems are difficult situations needing solutions.
  • Critical thinking assesses the validity of information.

Decision-Making Skills

  • Decision-making involves evaluating something's worth.
  • Different levels of decision-making exist (personal, family, group, community, organisational, national, international).

Steps to Make a Good Decision

  • Clearly state the problem.
  • Gather information.
  • List the possible solutions.
  • Consider and compare alternatives.
  • Make a decision.

Problem-solving Skills

  • Problem-solving tackles difficult situations via methodical steps
  • Steps in problem-solving include stating the problem, generating possible solutions, evaluating solutions, making a choice, and implementing the chosen solution.

Critical Thinking Skills

  • Critical thinking evaluates statements and determines their truthfulness.
  • Critical listening and reading are key to successful analysis.

Creative Thinking

  • Creative thinking involves producing new ideas and insights
  • Different principles form the basis of creative thought, including imagination and idea association.

Analytical Thinking

  • Analytical thinking identifies the root cause of problems, based on careful examination of components or parts.
  • This skill is used to understand complex situations.

Mind Mapping

  • Popularized by Tony Buzan.
  • Mind mapping is a visual technique using words, symbols, images, to associate thoughts and ideas.
  • It is a tool for organizing and memorizing information.
  • Mind maps can improve learning efficiency through visualization and interconnecting ideas.
  • Mind mapping is beneficial to enhance all types of thinking skills.

Benefits of Using Computer-based Mind Maps

  • Easy restructuring
  • Highlighting
  • Export
  • Comments

Gardner's Seven Intelligences

  • Mind mapping is useful for enhancing seven different intelligences present in each individual.
  • These intelligences include linguistic, musical, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal.

Benefits of Good Mind Mapping

  • More integrated learning
  • Saving time during learning
  • Improved remembering and memorizing
  • Learning becomes more organised
  • Improved learning efficiency
  • Learning is more interesting and exciting
  • Improved academic performance

Sperry's Split-Brain Theory

  • Mind mapping leverages both sides of the brain, using words and images.
  • This improves recall and understanding of material.

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This quiz covers various thinking skills integral to personality development, including decision-making, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Explore the nature and types of thinking skills, along with techniques like mind mapping that enhance mental organization. Assess your understanding of these essential mental activities through this engaging quiz.

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