Critical Thinking
What is critical thinking?
The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue to form a judgment
What is the branch of the US Government that establishes military authority
What is problem solving?
A structured, cognitive process of identifying a challenge, diagnosing its root cause, and implementing an effective solution to achieve a desired goal
What are the four stages of team building?
Forming, storming, norming, performing
What is the importance of setting expectations
The importance of establishing expectations is that it provides a structure and framework for completing goals. Without establishing expectations subordinates can become confused, anxious, and ineffective.
Often called the 'gateway to all standards,' this intellectual standard ensures that a statement is clearly understood.
Clarity
What are the three USAF and four USSF core values?
1. Integrity First
2. Service Before Self
3. Excellence in all we do
USSF:
Character, Commitment, Connection, Courage
What are the effects of unprofessional relationships on unit cohesiveness?
What are the five basic types of followership?
Sheep – Low critical thinking, low participation
Alienated Follower – High critical thinking, low participation
Yes People – Low critical thinking, high participation
Survivor – Does whatever it takes to survive and nothing more
Effective Follower – High critical thinking, high participation
What are 3 potential sources of conflict?
Communication Factors, Structural Factors (Rewards, Resource Interdependence), Personality, Value, and Perception factors.
How doe cognitive domain operations relate to disinformation?
The cognitive domain focuses on people’s critical thinking skills and is a vulnerability that our adversaries can exploit. Operations there take advantage of people’s biases and assumptions and use them as combat targets
Why are core values important for Airman and Guardians to follow?
It creates a shared moral code that all service members can strive for and all civilians can look up to.
There are many prohibitions relating to unprofessional relationships. Name two of them as they relate to officers and enlisted personnel.
Officers may not:
Have a sexual relationship or date, gamble with, live in a shared household with, borrow from or lend money to, or get into business with enlisted personnel.
How do leaders and followers both contribute to a team's success?
Leaders focus on defining goals, fostering open communication, and enabling autonomy, while effective followers take ownership, provide honest feedback, and model positive, collaborative behavior.
What's the difference between distributive and integrative approaches to negotiations
Distributive approach to negotiations is a zero-sum game, one winner, no compromise. Integrative approach is a collaborative approach where there can be a win-win solution
Name 2 common thinking errors that can lead to faulty thinking
Confirmation bias, halo effect, belief perseverance, thinking too quickly
This provision of the US constitution determines which powers go to the federal government and which powers go to the state government.
Federalism
Compare the 8-step Practical Problem-Solving Method to the OODA Loop Model
The 8-step PPSM method is for addressing long term problems, while the OODA loop is for problems that require an immediate solution
What are some characteristics of an effective follower?
Proactively supports the team, offers honest, constructive feedback to leaders, takes initiative, and fosters collaboration while maintaining high competence and personal integrity.
What are the four different AFNC problem solving approaches?
Cooperate, Comply, Evade, Insist
List all 8 of the elements of reasoning used in critical thinking
Information, Inferences, Implications
Purpose, Point of View
Question, Assumption, Concepts
Remember - The 3 "I"d duck named PePe QACed
This amendment is the basis for article 31 of the USMJ, stating "Service members have the right to remain silent, legal counsel, and protection against compelled statements "
The 5th Amendment
What are the eight steps of the Practical Problem-Solving Method
1.Clarify the problem
2. Break down the problem and ID performance gaps
3. Set Targets
4. Determine root causes
5. Develop countermeasures
6. See countermeasures through
7. Evaluate process and results
8 Standardize and share success
(EXAMPLE - LAISSEZ-FAIRE)
No you cannot use Laissez Faire as one
Management by Exception - Active
Management by Exception - Passive
Individual Consideration
Contigent Rewards
Idealized Influence
Inspirational Motivation
Intellectual Stimulation
What are two of the four guidelines for establishing expectations?
Expectations must be clear -> Communicate simply, know what your boss expects
Seek Buy-In -> Reduce frustration, foster agreement and connection
Make the connection -> Help your personnel understand that what they do matters and how it relates to the mission
Encourage buy-in -> Include team in expectation building process, ensure goals are achievable, demonstrate trust