Thinking and intelligence

Question 1

What are the key concepts

Answer 1

Aptitude: Ability to learn

Cognition: How humans and other species think, know, remember, and communicate

Metacognition: Thinking about our thinking. Keeping track of our mental processes

Concepts: Mental groupings of similar objects, events, ideas, or people

Prototype: A mental image or best example of a category. When something closely matches our prototype of a concept, we readily recognize it as an example of the concept.

Convergent thinking: An ability to provide a single correct answer

Divergent thinking: The ability to consider many different options and to think in novel ways.

Question 2

how do we solve problems and form opinions

Answer 2

Trial and error: Making attempts and adjusting as needed

Algorithms: A methodical, logical rule or procedure that guarantees you will solve a particular problem.

Heuristics: Simpler thinking strategies

Question 3

what are the 5 barriers to objective thinking

Answer 3

1. cognitive bias
2. fixation
3. overconfidence
4. belief perseverance
5. framing

Question 4

what is growth mindset

Answer 4

Growth mindset occurs when we believe our intelligence and abilities can be improved with effort and the right strategies.
People with a fixed mindset believe their intelligence and abilities cannot be altered in a meaningful way. As a result, mistakes are often seen as failures rather than opportunities to grow and learn. When stuck in a fixed mindset, we may fear new experiences, avoid risks, and feel the need to repeatedly prove ourselves over and over again