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Thinking Scientifically Part 1
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Thinking Scientifically Part 1

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Which definition most accurately describes thinking?

  • The activity of using your brain by considering a problem or possibility or creating an idea (correct)
  • The activity of using emotions to guide decisions
  • A process that always leads to unbiased decisions
  • Only the action of solving problems through logic

    • What is a major issue associated with human thinking mentioned in the text?

  • It is primarily influenced by emotions
  • It is often biased, distorted, or partial (correct)
  • It is always logical and accurate
  • It never evolves with experience

    • Why is shoddy thinking considered costly?

  • It primarily impacts academic performance
  • It results solely in lost opportunities
  • It only affects personal relationships
  • It can lead to financial losses and lower quality of life (correct)

    • What must be done to cultivate excellence in thought?

    <p>Systematically cultivate high-quality thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does scientific thinking involve according to the text?

    <p>Improving thought quality by following intellectual standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of human nature related to thinking?

    <p>Everyone thinks automatically</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of science?

    <p>To improve understanding through systematic thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates science from technology according to the text?

    <p>Science aims to understand, technology aims to solve problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The quality of our life and that of what we produce, make, or build depends solely on the quality of our thought.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Thinking is a natural activity of the human mind.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Excellence in thought is a natural ability that some people are born with.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Scientific thinking is only used in scientific subjects.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Shoddy thinking is a minor issue in our daily lives.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The main goal of science is to create innovative technologies.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All humans are naturally skilled in scientific thinking.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Biased thinking is a rare occurrence in human thinking.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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