Adaptors
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Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Bridgers
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Cognitive Diversity
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Coping Behavior
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Innovators
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Kirton Adaption-Innovation theory
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Level
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
More Adaptive
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Preferred Cognitive Approach
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Problem A
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Problem B
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Style
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Adaptive Thinking
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Ad hominem Fallacy
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Ad populum, Bandwagon Fallacy
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Ambiguity
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Analytical Thinking
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Apophenia and Superstition
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Argument from ignorance
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Assuring Expressions
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Basic Human Limitations
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Communicate
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Confirmation Bias and Selective Thinking
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Create and Develop
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Creative Thinking
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Critical Thinking
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Doublespeak Jargon
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Emotive Content
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Emotional Appeals
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Evading the Issue, Red Herring
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Evaluate
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Fallacy of Dilemma, Either/Or Fallacy
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
False Analogies
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
False Implications
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
False Memories and Confabulation
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Faulty Logic or Perception
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Free-thinker
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Future Thinking
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Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Innovative Thinking
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Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Intellectual humility
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Investigate
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Irrelevant Comparisons
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Open-Minded
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Meaningless Comparisons
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Personal Bias and Prejudices
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Physical and Emotional Hindrances
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Poisoning the Well
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Psychological or Sociological Pitfalls
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Pragmatic Fallacy
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Reflective Thinking
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Slippery Slope Fallacy
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Synthesis
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Testimonial Evidence
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
Use of Language
Select a Match
Preferred method of thinking
A word or expression that can be understood in more than one way.
Stress, fatigue, drugs, and related hindrances can severely affect your ability to think clearly and critically.
Thinking that is purposeful, reasoned and goal directed involved in solving problems, formulating inferences, calculating likelihoods, and making
An argument that assumes as adverse chain of events will occur but offers no proof.
the ability to present in a cogent and coherent way the results of one’s reasoning.
The choice of words themselves can conceal the truth, mislead, confuse, or deceive.
Refers to “how we think,” our preferred cognitive approach to problem solving, and decision making.
It is the cognitive ability to imagine and innovate
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.
If one has been accused of wrongdoing, diverting attention to an issue irrelevant to the one at hand.
Thinking that results in efficiency, evolutionary, and revolutionary improvements and advancements
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.”
Creating a prejudicial atmosphere against the opposition, making it difficult for the opponent to be received fairly.
A logical fallacy claiming something is true because it has not been proven false.
precise terms use to describe the A-I Continuum
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
Making irrelevant emotional appeals to accept a claim, since emotion often influences people more effectively than logical reasoning.
Intentionally restricting the number of alternatives, thereby omitting relevant alternatives from consideration.
More adaptive
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.
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.
An appeal to the popularity of the claim as a reason for accepting the claim.
Having an independent mind and being able to restrain yourself from the desire to believe because of social pressures to conform
More innovative
Criticizing the person making an argument, not the argument itself.
This leads to misconceptions, which are the basis of false or mistaken ideas.
Making illogical analogies to support the validity of a particular claim.
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.
Language that implies that something is superior but retreats from that view.
refers to the cognitive behavior one demonstrates when confronted by unanticipated circumstances during the execution of a planned activity (i.e. military operation).
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
Language that is clear and accurate but misleading because it suggests something false.
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.
Perceptions can be misinterpreted due to psychological and sociological influences, and reasoning can be twisted to gain influence and power.
is effort required to do something that is not our preference
Using expressions that disarm you from questioning the validity of an argument.
Refers to potential capacity (intelligence or talent) and learned levels (such as management, supervisory and leadership competency).
Thinking that requires generative thinking (divergent thinking): the development of ideas
This is an ‘actual problem’ that two of more individuals come together to solve.
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.
Thinking that concentrates on what we know, what we need to know, and how we bridge that gap
The theory sharply distinguishes between level and style of creativity, problem solving, and decision making, therefore the theory is ONLY concerned with style
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.
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.
help those being bridged understand each other’s approach through the use of interpersonal skills, active listening, and effective questioning techniques.
Erroneous perception of the connections between unrelated events.
Arguing something is true because “it works,” even though the causality between this something and the outcome are not demonstrated.
ability to combine or compile various pieces of information, ideas, concepts, conclusions, etc. in new and different ways
Intentionally using words to arouse feelings about a subject to bias others positively or negatively in order to gain influence or power.
Willingness to investigate viewpoints different from your own and ability to recognize when to doubt claims that do not merit such investigation.
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.
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.
