7. Thinking
This chapter explores the multifaceted nature of thinking, encompassing cognitive processes like reasoning, problem solving, and creative thinking. It examines the relationship between language and thought, as well as the development of language in children. Key concepts include the role of mental imagery, concepts, and creative strategies in enhancing thought processes.
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What we have learnt
- Thinking is a complex mental process that involves manipulating and analyzing information.
- Problem solving, reasoning, and decision-making are significant cognitive processes integral to effective thinking.
- Creative thinking is characterized by originality and novelty, which can be cultivated through various strategies.
Key Concepts
- -- Thinking
- A mental activity that involves problem-solving, reasoning, and decision-making, utilizing knowledge and cognitive processes.
- -- Problem Solving
- A goal-directed thinking process involving steps to reach a defined goal or solution.
- -- Creative Thinking
- The ability to generate novel and original ideas, characterized by elements of surprise and appropriateness.
- -- Mental Set
- A cognitive bias that predisposes individuals to solve problems using established strategies, which may inhibit new solutions.
- -- Divergent Thinking
- A style of thinking characterized by the generation of multiple solutions to open-ended problems.
- -- Language Development
- The process by which humans acquire the ability to use language, characterized by stages from babbling to complex sentences.
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