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 Teasers

Question #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 Literacy

1. 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?