Definitions
Definition of creative thinking
What is generating new ideas
When you separate a problem into parts or "loosen" it so you can look at different aspects of the problem
What is analyze?
latin for "cut off"
descision
Step 1-do you know what you are trying to achieve
Define the objective
Name one of the guidelines for brainstorming
Suspend Judgement
Welcome free-wheeling
Strive for quantity
Combine and Improve
do not edit
Definition of problem solving
What is finding a solution, answer, or conclusion?
When you put parts of an idea or problem together
What is synthesize?
Greek "to loosen"
analyse
Step 2-gather available and relevant types of this
Collect information
One thing you should ask yourself when choosing your field of work
What are your interests?
What are your aptitudes?
What are the relevant factors in your temperment?
Definition of decision making
When you appraise performance or establish success criteria
Valuing
Greek "put together"
synthesize
Step 3-not alternatives (only 2 choices) but a list of these
Generate feasible options
Compare lateral and vertical thinking
Vertical is step-by-step with a "right" and relevant answer
Lateral is more creative with jumps, changes, and least likely solutions
Definiton of practical thinking
Process behind effecctive descision making--knowing you can't guarantee outcomes, but can make good descisons
Explain "depth mind"
intuition or gut feeling or sixth sense
subconscious/sleeping mind
inactive thinking--or thoughts while you are doing other things
Greek "to judge"
criticism
Step 4-take action
why the author recommends carrying a notebook
To write down ideas that come "unsought" since they are often the most creative and best solutions
Definition of aptitude
a natural ability
2 of the 3 forms of applied thinking everyone needs
decision making
problem solving
creative thinking
Greek "thrown in front of you"
problem
Step 5-what you should do after making a decision
Implement and Evaluate
List a type of mental roadblock and how to overcome it
lack of facts
lack of conviction
lack of starting point
lack of perspective
lack of motivation