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