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What are the purposes of thinking styles?
Intuitive Thinking Style is characterized by making decisions without having ample facts or information.
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What are the learning outcomes of the topic 'Creative Thinking and Problem Solving (CTPS)'?
Understand various styles of thinking and their purpose, Be aware of the importance of styles of thinking in solving problems, Be able to use different thinking styles to solve problems
Scientific Thinking Style enhances the thinking ability of a man in matters of __________ sciences.
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What is the key to constructive thinking according to the text?
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What does pragmatic thinking style focus on?
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Which of the following are characteristics of pragmatic thinking style? (Select all that apply)
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Multiple thinking styles mentioned in the Qur'an can be used simultaneously according to the text.
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What is the concept of worship in Islam?
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What does fasting in Islam entail?
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What is the purpose of using parables in Islam?
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Lateral thinking leads to a narrow range of ideas to choose from.
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Constructive thinking is aimed at improving, strengthening, or correcting ____________ or an action.
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What are the four statements (macam) that the angels are said to write concerning a person's life according to the Hadith?
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Which of the following are included in the three coverings that surround the embryo during pregnancy according to the Quran?
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The Quran mentions the joining of the heavens and the earth as separate entities.
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The Western scientific style comprises four components: ____, hypothesis, data collection, and verification.
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Study Notes
Thinking Styles
- Creative Thinking and Problem Solving (CTPS) encourages creativity and idea generation in problem-solving.
Introduction to Thinking Styles
- Islam encourages creativity and critical thinking through various means.
- The Quran is a source of ideas and frees the human mind from materialistic desires to access its full potential.
- Thinking styles are ways of thinking used to solve problems or take actions.
Purposes of Thinking Styles
- To solve problems and make decisions effectively.
- To look at various options and perspectives before making a decision.
- To view a problem systematically.
Types of Thinking Styles
1. Intuitive Thinking Style
- Related to insight and inspiration guided by Allah's revelation.
- Used in situations with limited information or time constraints.
2. Scientific Thinking Style
- Enhanced by the Quran to realize Allah's greatness and improve human life.
- Islam encourages the study of nature and sciences.
3. Rational Thinking Style
- Based on reasoning, sound judgment, and empirical evidence.
- Components: conceptual, logical, methodological, epistemological, ontological, valuation, and practical rationality.
4. Perceptual Thinking Style
- Related to human perception and understanding of the world.
- Skills: identifying possibilities, considering factors, seeing different perspectives, and making hypotheses.
5. Emotional Thinking Style
- Emphasizes Allah's care and mercy towards His servants.
- Used to touch the heart and emotions of readers or listeners.
6. Positive Thinking Style
- Encourages optimism and discourages pessimism.
- Focuses on seeing the good, usefulness, and benefits of something.
Quranic References
- Al-Anbiya': 22, 33; Al-Mukminun: 91; Al-Rum: 27; Al-Qiyamah: 3-5; Al-Tur: 35-36; Al-Nisa': 27; Taha: 81### Thinking Styles in the Quran
- Inquisitive Thinking Style:
- Asking questions is an effective tool in teaching and learning
- Leads to new ideas and concepts
- More than 1,200 questions can be found in the Quran for different purposes
- Examples of questions:
- Affirming belief (Fatir: 3)
- Glorifying Allah (al-Baqarah: 255)
- Creating certainty (al-Baqarah: 258)
- Scolding the transgressors (al-Mulk: 8, an-Nisa’: 95)
- Cautioning the reader (ar-Ra’d: 16)
- Objective Thinking Style:
- Based on proofs and evidence
- Aims to avoid bias or personal interests
- Division of objective thinking:
- Seeking evidence to prove a claim (al-Baqarah: 111; an-Naml: 64)
- Warning us not to rely on conjecture (Yunus: 36; an-Najm: 23)
- Warning us not to be misled by desires, personal interests, prejudices, and bias (an-Nisa’: 135)
- Condemning blind following and fanaticism even in ibadah (al-Maidah: 104)
- Analogical Thinking Style:
- Uses similes to indicate similarity of characteristics between two things
- Examples:
- Discouraging polytheism, hypocrisy, and disbelief by revealing the consequences of their deeds in the Hereafter (al-Nur: 39; Ibrahim: 18)
- Making a comparison between faith and ignorance (Saba’: 19-21)
Western Styles of Thinking
- Lateral Thinking Style:
- Introduced by Edward de Bono in 1967
- Involves multiple parallel approaches
- Examples:
- Mind mapping
- Six Thinking Hats
- Creative Thinking Style:
- Generates new or different ideas
- Involves looking at something from various angles and possibilities
- Tips to enhance creative thinking:
- Find your own creative period and trigger
- Use the web to generate and diverge ideas
- Attend talks, seminars, courses, forums, and discussions on creativity
- Classic creativity methods:
- Reverse Brainstorming
- Lotus Blossom Technique
- Critical Thinking Style:
- Assesses the worth and validity of something
- Involves precise, persistent, and objective analysis
- Tips to enhance critical thinking:
- Learn from individuals who are good at asking critical questions
- Use the web to learn more about critical thinking
- Attend talks, seminars, courses, forums, and discussions on critical thinking
- Critical thinking guideline
- Analytical Thinking Style:
- Separates a whole into its constituent parts
- Involves breaking down an issue into smaller components
- Tips to enhance analytical thinking:
- Break down big issues into component parts
- Use analytical tools such as Journalistic Six or 5W+1H, Fishbone or Ishikawa or Cause and Effect Diagram
- Constructive Thinking Style:
- Aims to improve, strengthen, or correct an idea or action
- Seeks to prevent risks or losses
- Ensures that an idea can be implemented
- Tips to enhance constructive thinking:
- Understand emotions and their impact on circumstances
- Interpret events constructively
- Pragmatic Thinking Style:
- Focuses on practical aspects of things
- Gives priority to ideas that can be implemented
- Tips to enhance pragmatic thinking:
- Prioritize ideas that can be implemented
- Think of what to do if the unexpected happens
- Look at various aspects of the problem and solve it one by one
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This quiz covers the different styles of thinking, their purposes, and their importance in solving problems. It also explores how to apply various thinking styles to solve problems effectively.
