1. Cornerstones for Career College Success 3rd edition Topic: Critical Thinking/Emotional Intelligence/Problem Solving ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e

2. Critical Thinking Can Help You… Focus on relevant issues/problems Gather key information Understand and organize thoughts and facts Analyze problems and causes Mange priorities and develop plans Assist in problem-solving skills Help you control your emotional reactions Produce new knowledge Help you determine the accuracy of information Assist you in detecting bias and persuasion in argument ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e

3. Eight Steps to Critical Thinking STEP ONE: Understanding and Using Emotional Intelligence STEP TWO: Looking at Things Differently STEP THREE: Managing Information and Becoming Information Literate STEP FOUR: Asking Questions and Tolerating Uncertainty STEP FIVE: Identifying, Defining, Narrowing, and Solving Problems STEP SIX: Distinguishing Fact and Opinion STEP SEVEN: Seeking Truth in Arguments and Persuasion STEP EIGHT: Thinking Creatively and being Resourceful ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e

4. Emotional Intelligence ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e [Note to production: please insert Figure 11.2 from p. 279 of Cornerstones for Career College Success 3e here]

5. Amygdala Part of the brain’s emotional system Protects us when we are afraid or upset Feelings before thought “Fight or flight?” based on previous experience ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e

6. Emotional Spectrum [Note to production: please insert Figure 11.4 from p. 281 of Cornerstones for Career College Success 3e here] ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e

7. Look at Things Differently Look at: – Common issues with uncommon eyes – Known problems with new skepticism – Everyday conflicts with probing curiosity – Daily challenges with attention to detail – Clues and patterns ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e

8. Types of Questions Questions of Fact – objective Questions of Preference – subjective Questions of Judgment – logic/evidence ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e

9. Problem Solving [Note to production: please insert Figure 11.10 from p. 288 of Cornerstones for Career College Success 3e here] ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e

10. Fact v. Opinion A fact can be proven (objectively verified) An opinion has no objective proof To distinguish fact v. opinion: – Take nothing for granted – Consider who is making the assertion – Listen for what is not said ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e

11. Fallacious Arguments Ad baculum Ad hominem Ad populum Ad verecundiam Bandwagon Scare tactic Straw argument Appeal to tradition Plain folks Patriotism Glittering generalities ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e

12. Creative Thinking Aspect of critical thinking Producing something that is uniquely yours Requires internal resourcefulness Characteristics: compassion, courage, truth, dreams, risk-taking, innovation, competition, individuality, curiosity, perseverance ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e

13. Topic Reflections Use credible, reliable sources Learn to distinguish fact from opinion Be flexible and avoid generalizations Use emotional intelligence and restraint Avoid stereotyping and prejudice Reserve judgment Do not assume – do research and ask questions Distinguish symptoms from problems ©Pearson Education, Inc. (2013) Sherfield/Moody, Cornerstones for Career College Success, 3e