The Nature of Thinking

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Which cognitive process is NOT directly involved in the facilitation of knowledge acquisition?

Thinking
Sensing (correct)
Remembering
Attention

Thinking primarily relies on external stimuli, with minimal influence from past experiences.

False (B)

Define what is meant by a 'mental set' in the context of problem-solving.

A tendency to respond to a new problem in the same way that had been used earlier to solve a problem

In the context of creative thinking, a sudden appearance of new ideas is called ______.

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Match the stage of creative thinking with its description:

Preparation = Formulating the problem and gathering necessary facts. Incubation = A stage of no solution, involving emotional and cognitive complexities. Illumination = Potential solution to the problem seems to be realized. Evaluation = Verifying or testing the obtained solution. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between deductive and inductive reasoning?

Deductive reasoning draws conclusions from initial premises, while inductive reasoning generates conclusions about likelihood based on available evidence. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Algorithms, in problem-solving, allow the individual to be free to go for any kind of possible rules or ideas to reach the solution.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Explain the three elements inherent in problem-solving, as discussed.

The problem, the goal, and the steps to reach the goal Signup and view all the answers

The first stage of creative thinking, during which the thinker formulates the problem and gathers necessary materials, is referred to as ______.

preparation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the role of 'judgment' in relation to 'decision making'?

Judgment involves evaluating information, while decision making requires making choices. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Cognition

The process of knowing or acquiring knowledge, involving attention, thinking, remembering, and reasoning.

Thinking

A mental activity that continues even when asleep, involving manipulation of information.

Concepts

Mental representations of objects, activities, ideas, or living organisms, allowing knowledge organization.

Reasoning

A process involving inference to draw conclusions from facts, used in logical thinking and problem-solving.