Chapter 6 Quiz
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Chapter 6 Quiz Brain Teaser #1
◦ Consider the following clues. Two examples are given to help you get started. Answer the following 3 teasers based on the clues: Ex1: 4 W on a C = Four Wheels on a Car Ex2: 13 O C = Thirteen Original Colonies A.) I H a D by MLK B.) 2 Ps in a P C.) SW and the 7 D
Chapter 6 Quiz (part 2)
Bonus! – What is the Amygdala?
Brain Teaser #2 - Connect the dots:
Connect all nine dots with 4 straight lines without removing your pencil from the paper, do not retrace your lines:
Cornerstone:First Year ExperienceUWG 1101
Chapter Six:Think
Critical Thinking Can Help You… Focus on relevant issues/problems Gather key information Understand and organize thoughts and facts Analyze problems and causes Mange priorities and develop plans Assist in problem-solving skills Help you control your emotional reactions Produce new knowledge Help you determine the accuracy of
information Assist you in detecting bias and persuasion
in argument
Eight Steps to Critical Thinking STEP ONE: Understanding and Using Emotional
Intelligence STEP TWO: Looking at Things Differently STEP THREE: Managing Information and Becoming
Information Literate STEP FOUR: Asking Questions and Tolerating
Uncertainty STEP FIVE: Identifying, Defining, Narrowing, and
Solving Problems STEP SIX: Distinguishing Fact and Opinion STEP SEVEN: Seeking Truth in Arguments and
Persuasion STEP EIGHT: Thinking Creatively and being
Resourceful
Emotional Intelligence
Amygdala Part of the brain’s
emotional system
Protects us when we are afraid or upset
Feelings before thought
“Fight or flight?” based on previous experience
Emotional Spectrum
“Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.”
Look at Things Differently Look at:
◦ Common issues with uncommon eyes◦ Known problems with new skepticism◦ Everyday conflicts with probing curiosity◦ Daily challenges with attention to detail◦ Clues and patterns
Brain TeasersQuestion #1
I H a D by MLK I Had a Dream by Martin Luther King
2 Ps in a PTwo Peas in a PodSW and the 7 DSnow White and the 7 Dwarves
Brain TeasersQuestion 2 - Connect
the dots: Connect all nine dots
with 4 straight lines without removing your pencil from the paper, do not retrace your lines:
Five Steps to Information Literacy1. Determine what information you need2. Establish where to find information and
how much is needed3. Evaluate the reliability and accuracy of
the information gathered4. Decide how to best use this information5. Determine how to document your sources
clearly and precisely
Asking Questions and Tolerating Uncertainty3 Types of Questions:1. Questions of Fact – “What time does class start?”2. Questions of Preference – “Would you like fries
with that?”3. Questions of Judgment – “Should we eliminate
the speed limit on major highways?”Uncertainty causes humanity to move forward and
create new knowledge, to keep asking questions and seeking truth,to let go and accept we will not know all the
answers immediately
Types Questions
Fact v. Opinion A fact can be proven (objectively verified) An opinion has no objective proof
To distinguish fact v. opinion:◦ Take nothing for granted◦ Consider who is making the assertion◦ Listen for what is not said
Fallacious Arguments Ad baculum – Persuasion based on force. Ad hominem – Personal Attack, slander. Ad populum – Argument based on majority. Ad verecundiam – Quotes people in authority. Bandwagon – Peer pressure. Scare tactic – If you/we don’t, something bad will
happen. Straw argument – Going on the offensive to discount
other arguments. Appeal to tradition – “It’s the way we always do it.” Plain folks – “We’re just alike, you should agree with
me.” Patriotism – Ignore logic for what is right for your
country. Glittering generalities – Appeal to popular
generalizations “Truth, Justice, and the American Way!”
Creative Thinking Aspect of critical thinking Producing something that is uniquely yours Requires internal resourcefulness Characteristics: compassion, courage, truth,
dreams, risk-taking, innovation, competition, individuality, curiosity, perseverance
Problem-Solving
Chapter Reflections Use credible, reliable sources Learn to distinguish fact from opinion Be flexible and avoid generalizations Use emotional intelligence and restraint Avoid stereotyping and prejudice and
strive for objectivity Reserve judgment Do not assume – do the legwork and ask
questions Distinguish symptoms from problems
Wednesday! Journals Due
◦ A Modest Proposal… Guest Speaker – John Robertson – Career
Services (Student Employment) First Event Write Up due Sept 29th (Next
Wednesday) Questions?