1. Thinking Master Student Map
Chapter Seven
Thinking
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2. Why this chapter matters …
The ability to think creatively and critically helps you succeed in any course and promotes skills that transfer to training and competition.
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3. What is included … Critical thinking: A survival skill
Becoming a critical thinker
Attitudes of a critical thinker
Finding “aha!”: Creativity fuels critical thinking
Ways to create ideas
Uncovering assumptions
Ways to fool yourself: Six common mistakes in logic
Gaining skill at decision making
Four ways to solve problems
“But I don’t know what I want to do”: Choosing a major
Majors for the taking
Solving math and science problems
Asking questions
Power Process “Find a bigger problem”
Master Student Profile: Oscar Robertson
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4. How you can use this chapter …
Read, write, speak, and listen more effectively.
Learn strategies to enhance your success in problem solving.
Apply thinking skills to practical decisions such as choosing a major.
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5. As you read, ask yourself: What if …
… I could solve problems more creatively and make decisions in every area of life with more confidence?
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