Thinking, Problem Solving and Creativity — Chapter Summary
ICSE · Class 11 · Psychology
Summary of Thinking, Problem Solving and Creativity for ICSE Class 11 Psychology. Part of the ICSE Class 11 Psychology syllabus.
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Overview
Thinking is an active mental process that distinguishes human beings from other species. It helps in understanding situations, using past experiences, solving problems, making decisions, and creating new ideas. Reasoning is the logical part of thinking, problem solving is guided by reasoning, and cr
Key Concepts
Thinking is an active mental process
Thinking is an active mental process and an implicit cognitive functioning that helps in forming ideas, concepts, and solutions. It involves analysing
Language and thought are closely linked
Language and thought are closely linked. Language has two parts: articulated vocal speech and unarticulated sub-vocal part. Vocal language has three e
Concept formation has three stages
Concept formation has three stages: perception, abstraction, and generalisation. Concepts help classify objects, events, and ideas into categories bas
Simple concepts are based on
Simple concepts are based on a single feature. Complex concepts need more than one feature. Conjunctive concepts require simultaneous possession of tw
Convergent thinking is logical and focused
Convergent thinking is logical and focused on one best answer. Divergent thinking produces many possible solutions and supports creativity. Goal-orien
Learning Objectives
- Understand the nature and elements of thinking
- Explain the relationship between language and thought
- Differentiate between types of concepts
- Compare convergent, divergent, goal-oriented, aimless, and creative thinking
- Define reasoning and identify its main types
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