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