Adaptors
Select a Match
More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Bridgers
Select a Match
More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Cognitive Diversity
Select a Match
More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Coping Behavior
Select a Match
More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Innovators
Select a Match
More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Kirton Adaption-Innovation theory
Select a Match
More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Level
Select a Match
More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
More Adaptive
Select a Match
More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Preferred Cognitive Approach
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Problem A
Select a Match
More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Problem B
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Style
Select a Match
More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Adaptive Thinking
Select a Match
More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Ad hominem Fallacy
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Ad populum, Bandwagon Fallacy
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Ambiguity
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Analytical Thinking
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Apophenia and Superstition
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Argument from ignorance
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Assuring Expressions
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Basic Human Limitations
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Communicate
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Confirmation Bias and Selective Thinking
Select a Match
More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Create and Develop
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Creative Thinking
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Critical Thinking
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Doublespeak Jargon
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Emotive Content
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Emotional Appeals
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Evading the Issue, Red Herring
Select a Match
More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Evaluate
Select a Match
More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Fallacy of Dilemma, Either/Or Fallacy
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
False Analogies
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
False Implications
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
False Memories and Confabulation
Select a Match
More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Faulty Logic or Perception
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Free-thinker
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Future Thinking
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Innovative Thinking
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Intellectual humility
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Investigate
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Irrelevant Comparisons
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Open-Minded
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Meaningless Comparisons
Select a Match
More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Personal Bias and Prejudices
Select a Match
More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Physical and Emotional Hindrances
Select a Match
More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Poisoning the Well
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Psychological or Sociological Pitfalls
Select a Match
More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Pragmatic Fallacy
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Reflective Thinking
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Slippery Slope Fallacy
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Synthesis
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Testimonial Evidence
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Use of Language
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More adaptive
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
These limitations remind us that we are not perfect and that our understanding of facts, perceptions, memories, built-in biases, etc., precludes our ability of ever seeing or understanding the world with total objectivity and clarity
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
The process whereby you tend to notice and look for what confirms your beliefs, and to ignore, not look for, or undervalue the relevance of what contradicts your beliefs.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
adhering tentatively to recently acquired opinions and belief and being prepared to examine all new evidence and arguments even if such efforts leads you to discover flaws in your own cherished opinions and beliefs.
Everyone has personal biases and prejudices resulting from their own unique life experiences and worldview that make it difficult to remain objective and think critically.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
The use of technical language to make the simple seem complex, the trivial seem profound, or the insignificant seem important, all done intentionally to impress others.
Critical thinkers use his or her imagination and understanding of a matter to create logical ideas and explore possibilities. While expanding (developing) ideas with all the information gathered, they are constantly on the lookout for patterns, recognizable differences, generalizations, and plausible conclusions and predictable outcomes.
This encompasses all of the problems (team dynamics, interpersonal skills, communication, collaboration, etc.) that stem from ‘human interactions’ and it steals time and energy from efforts needed to solve Problem A
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
Making a comparison that is irrelevant or inappropriate.
Relying on the testimonies and vivid anecdotes of others to substantiate your own beliefs, even though testimonies are inherently subjective, inaccurate, unreliable, biased, and occasionally fraudulent.
is assessing “the credibility of statements or other representations which are accounts or descriptions of a person’s perception, experience, situation, judgment, belief, or opinion; and to assess the logical strength of the actual or intended inferential relationships among statements, descriptions, questions or other forms of representation.”
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
involves identifying the real problem(s), gathering pertinent data, asking appropriate questions, analyzing and judging the value of available information, constructively challenging ideas, and questioning assumptions.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
Preferred method of thinking
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
Being unaware that your memories are often “manufactured” to fill in the gaps in your recollection, or that some memories or facts, over time, can be unconsciously replaced with fantasy.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
increases the likelihood of coping behavior occurring, when used positively it can also be used to increase the team’s ability to solve Problem B and subsequently solve Problem A.
More innovative
an intellectual process of peering into the future through creative visioning, speculation, brainstorming, and disciplined research with the intent of deflecting or controlling these events in a desired direction.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
