1. Solve Problems and Succeed in College
Chapter 3
Solve Problems and Succeed in College

2. IDEAS: A 5-Step Critical Thinking Problem-Solving Process
IDEAS is a general problem solving process
Can apply to a wide array of daily problems and life situations
Step 1, represented by the “I” is Identify Problems and Set Priorities
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3. IDEAS: A 5-Step Critical Thinking Problem-Solving Process
Step 2, “D” is Deepen Understanding and Gather Relevant Information
Step 3, “E” is Enumerate Options & Anticipate Consequences
Step 4, represented by the “A” is Assess Situation and Make a Preliminary Decision
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4. IDEAS: A 5-Step Critical Thinking Problem-Solving Process
Step 5, “S” is Scrutinize the Process and Self-Correct as Needed
A person can improve his/her problem solving at any point in the IDEAS process
Using the IDEAS process well takes practice
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6. Educating the Whole Person
Armed with IDEAS, let’s attack a few problems (that college students may face)
Social Relationships
Social relationships are complex
The meanings that we attach to what others say or do can differ vastly
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7. Educating the Whole Person
Step 1: Identify the Problem and Set Priorities
Vocation
Step 1: Identify the problem and set priorities
Step 2: Deepen Understanding and Gather Relevant Information
Academics
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8. Educating the Whole Person
Health and Physical Well-being
Step 1: Identify the problem and set priorities
Step 2: Deepen Understanding and Gather Relevant Information
Step 3: Identifying Options and Anticipating Consequences
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9. Educating the Whole Person
Step 4: Assess the Situation and Make a Preliminary Decision
Emotional Well-Being
Step 5: Scrutinize Processes and Self-Correct As Needed
Spiritual Development
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