chapter 7 part 2

7.4 Critical thinking

100

What is the difference between factual arguments and opinions?

Factual Arguments are based on hard facts with no emotional interference, while opinions are based on emotions.

200

How can determining a situation help you think critically?

Determining a situation helps you think critically because it lets you evaluate the situation and make the best decision for the circumstances

300

How do you present informed, unbiased thinking?

inform unbiased thinking research facts on your topic and have supporting evidence to hold your claim instead of opinionated facts that don’t have any evidence to support your claim.

400

How do you evaluate critical thinking?

Exaiming for proper evidence and making intellectual judgments off on that evidence.

500

How does critical thinking help in self-reflection?

Critical thinking can help you better understand yourself

7.5 Problem Solving

100

• When you are faced with a problem, what do you do?

Implement the solution,Generate possible solutions,

or Decide on a solution

200

In which situation is it best to ask for help?

when something in your daily life is affecting your ability to function

300

what is problem solving?

identifying problems and implementing the best possible solutions

400

• How would you handle a disgruntled or dissatisfied customer?

1. Remain calm.
2. Practice active listening.
3. Repeat back what your customers say.
4. Thank them for bringing the issue to your attention.
5. Explain the steps you'll take to solve the problem

500

• How do you weigh the pros and cons before making a decision?

you need to have enough information about them. This means doing some research, asking questions, seeking feedback, and analyzing data

7.6 Metacognition

100

What is Metacognition?

Metacognition is thinking about thinking.

200

What is the term coined by developmental psychiatrist John Flavell to describe the practice of becoming aware of your own thinking?

 Metacognition

300

What are the three steps of metacognition?

Planning, Tracking, Assessing

400

What is an example of using metacognition to improve performance?

a) Ignoring mistakes and moving on.

b) Reflecting on errors and learning from them.

c) Avoiding challenges to maintain comfort.

d) Blaming others for failures.

500

true or false? People who have good metacognitive skills pay attention to what they are doing when they are thinking.

true

7.7 Information Literacy

100

What types of thinking does information literacy use?

All thinking types.

200

What resources do you use to improve your thinking?

Articles, books, and newspapers. Use multiple, and keep an open mind.

300

What types of websites are the most reliable?

Websites linked to schools or the government.

400

What type of thinking is used when verifying sources?

Critical Thinking

500

What is Information Literacy?

                                     

The ability to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use information effectively.