Thinking and Reasoning

THINKING
Dr. Jayesh Patidar

www.drjayeshpatidar.blogspot.com
People think-thats obvious.

Human are rational beings & our rationality consists in our
ability to think & reason.

It is because of our capacity for better thinking that we are
superior to other animals in learning & in making
adjustment.
During most of our waking hours, & even when we are
asleep & dreaming, we are thinking, What are you thinking
about right now.
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Thinking is an activity concerning ideas, symbolic in character
initiated by a problem or task which the individual is facing,

involving some trial & error but under the directing influence of that
problem & ultimately leading to a conclusion or solution of the
problem.
--------Warren
Thinking is the organization & reorganization of current learning in
the present circumstances with the help of learning & past
experiences.
---------Vinacke (1968)
Thinking is the perceptual relationship which provides for the
solution of the problem.
--------Maier
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It is essentially a cognitive activity.

It is always directed to achieve some end or purpose.
It is described as a problem-solving behavior.
It is a symbolic activity.
It is mental exploration instead of motor
exploration.
It can shift very rapidly.
It is internal activity.
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Perceptual or concrete thinking

Conceptual or abstract thinking
Creative thinking
Logical thinking/ reasoning
Problem solving
Convergent Vs Divergent thinking
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It is based on perception.
Perception is the process of interpretation of sensation
according to ones experience.

It is also called concrete thinking as it is carried over the
perception of actual or concrete & events.
It is one-dimentional & literal thinking which has limited use of
metaphor without understanding nuances of meaning.
Being the simplest form of thinking, small children are mostly
benefitted by this type of thinking.
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It does not require the perception of actual objects or events.

It is also called abstract thinking as it makes the use of
concepts or abstract ideas.

It is superior to perceptual thinking's as it economizes efforts
in understanding & helps in discovery & invention.
It is ability to appreciate nuances of meaning.
It is multidimensional thinking with ability to use metaphors
& hypotheses appropriately.
Language plays an important part in conceptual thinking.
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It refers to the ability for original thinking, to create or
discover something new.

It is the ability to integrate the various elements of the
situation into a harmonious whole to create something novel.
In other words, cognitive activity directed towards some
creative work refers to creative thinking.
Creative thinkers are great boons to the society as they enrich
the knowledge of mankind.
The creative thinker tries to achieve something new, to
produce something original & something unique
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It is the cognitive process of looking for reasons for beliefs,
conclusion, actions or feelings.

It is the process of drawing conclusions based on evidence.
It is form of controlled thinking in which the thought process
is directed consciously towards the solutions of a problem.
Reasoning is the highest form of thinking to find out causes &
predict effects.
An individual tries to solve a problem by incorporating two or
more aspects of his past experience.
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It is classified into;
Inductive reasoning:
This is process of reasoning from parts to the whole,
from example to generalizations. It is carried out generally within
the field known as informal logic or critical thinking.
II. Deductive reasoning:
This moves from the whole to part, from
generalization to underlying concepts to examples. Formal logic is
described as the science of deduction.
III. Abductive reasoning:
It is cognitive process often involves both inductive &
deductive arguments.
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It is a tool, skill & a process.
It is a tool because it can help you solve an immediate problem or
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to achieve a goal.
It is a skill because once you have learnt it you can use it
repeatedly, like the ability to ride a bicycle, add numbers or speak a
language.
It is also a process because it involve taking a number of steps.
You can engage in problem solving if you want to reach a goal &
experience obstacles on the way.
At the point at which you come up against a barrier you can engage
in a problem solving process to help you achieve your goal.
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Every time you use a problem solving process, you are increasing
your problem solving skill.

A seven-step problem solving cycles;
1. Identify the problem
2. Explore the problem
3. Set goals
4. Look at alternatives
5. Select a possible solution
6. Implement a possible solution
7. evaluation
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Convergent thinking is cognitive processing of information
around a common point, an attempt to bring thoughts from

different directions into a union for common conclusion
Divergent thinking starts from a common point & moves
outward into a variety of perspectives. Eg; teachers use the
content as a vehicle to prompt diverse or unique thinking
among students rather than a common view.
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There are six levels of thinking / learning within cognitive
hierarchy of behaviors;
1. Level1: Knowledge
2. Level 2: Comprehension
3. Level 3: Application
4. Level 4: Analysis
5. Level 5: Synthesis
6. Level 6: Evaluation
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It involve recall of facts, principles & terms in the
forms in which they are learned.

Key words: who, what, when, omit, where, which,
choose, find, how, define, label, show, spell, list,
match, name, relate, tell, recall, select.
Eg; When did --------------------------happen?
Which one ---------------------------?

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It represent the lowest form of understanding.
The student knows what is being communicated without relating it
to other material or seeing it in its fullest meaning.

It demonstrates understanding of facts & ideas by organizing,
comparing, translating, interpreting, giving descriptions & stating
main ideas.
Key words: Compare, contrast, demonstrate, interpret, explain,
extend, illustrate, infer, outline, relate, rephrase, translate,
summarize, show, classify.
Eg; What facts or ideas show-------------?
Which is the best answer---------- ?
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It involve the use of abstractions in concrete situation such as
nursing or other specific situations.

It is solving problems by applying acquired knowledge, facts,
techniques & rules in a different way.
Key words: apply, build, choose, construct develop, interview,
make use of, organize, experiment with plan, select, solve,
utilize, model, identify.
Eg; What would result if--------------?
Can you make use of the facts to--------?
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It is examining & breaking information into parts by identifying
motives or causes; making inferences & finding evidence to

support generalization.
Key words: analyze, categorize, compare, contrast, discover,
dissect, divide, examine, inspect, simplify, survey, take part in,
test for, distinguish, list, distinction, theme, relationships,
function, motive, inferences, assumption, conclusion.
Eg; What are key parts or features of-------------?
What motive is there-----------------?
What evidence can you find---------------?
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It is compiling information together in a different way by
combining element in a new pattern or proposing alternative

solution.
Key words: build, choose, combine, compile, compose, construct,
create, design, develop, estimate, formulate, imagine, invent,
makeup, originate, plan, predict, propose, solve solution etc.
Eg; Can you propose an alternative-----------?
Can you formulate a theory for-----------?
What facts can you compile-----------?
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It is presenting & defending opinion by making judgment about
information, validity of ideas or quality of work based on a set of

criteria.
Key words: award, choose, conclude, criticize, decide, defend,
determine, evaluate, judge, justify, measure, compare, mark,
rate, recommend, prioritize, prove, disprove etc.
Eg; What is your opinion of--------------?
Would it be better if---------------?
How would you rate the-----------------?
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Clutter creates confusion.

Get organized & work with a fresh canvas.
On an average, we spend about 45 minutes a day looking for
things eg; Where are my keys?
Keep only the current project you are working on in front of
you.
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Multi-tasking is highly over-rated & causes a loss of upto 40%
efficiency.
Get yourself one hour of focused seclusion to work on your
important task.
It will increase both productivity, creativity & morale.
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Go to a gallery, pick up an art book or spend time with nature.
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This is a best practice that allows you to visualize & map your
projects, & strategies.
It is also a life saving memory device that will help you
remember more & organize your thinking.
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When you have been working on something for more than an
hour, you start loosing concentration & focus.

So, stop, get up & walk around & then go back to your work.
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THINKING IN RELATION TO LANGUAGE

AND COMMUNICATION
Through the use of language, we can develop complex &
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abstract concepts. We learn through discussion the essential

characteristics of concepts.
Language like thought is directed to some purpose or goal. It
has a unity & organization about the goal. Language is the
symbolic vehicle by which thought is carried.
Language allow new learning to be communicated to others &
saved for future generations.
The use of language the communication of information.
Language provides us with categories that we use to construct
our view of people & events in the world around us.
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Psychosis
2. delusion
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1. Psychosis
It is a mental disorder in which reality testing is not intact;
behavior may violate gross social norms.

It is just opposite to neurosis in which reality testing is intact &
behavior may not violate social norms.
Many psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, mania,
depression etc. come under psychosis.
It include various disturbances in thinking.
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2. Delusion
It is false, persistent, irrational belief not shared by persons of same
age, race, education standard which cannot be altered by logical

arguments.
Delusions are classified into:
Persecutory delusion
Delusion of reference
Delusion of influence
Delusion of guilt
Hypochondrical delusion
Nihilistic delusion
Delusion of grandeur
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REASONING
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DEFINATION OF REASONING
Reasoning is step-wise thinking with a purpose or
goal in mind.
-(Garrett - 1968)
Reasoning is combining past experience in order to
solve a problem which cannot be solved by mere
reproduction of earlier solutions.
-(Mann - 1967)
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NATURE OF REASONING
It is a form of logical thinking
It is characterized by rigid control that keeps it in
close contact with reality.

It is always directed towards the achievement of a
specific goal.
Reasoning does not occur unless a question has
arisen for which there is no ready answer.
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TYPES OF REASONING
Inductive Reasoning
(Proceed from specific facts
or observation to general
principles.)
For example, iron expand
when heated
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Deductive Reasoning
(Proceed from general
principles to specific
situations)
For examples, matter expands
when heated; iron is a form of
matter & thus expands when
heated.
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you
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THINKING

Dr. Jayesh Patidar

People think-thats obvious.

ability to think & reason.

Thinking is an activity concerning ideas, symbolic in character

initiated by a problem or task which the individual is facing,

It is essentially a cognitive activity.

Perceptual or concrete thinking

according to ones experience.

It does not require the perception of actual objects or events.

concepts or abstract ideas.

It refers to the ability for original thinking, to create or

discover something new.

It is the cognitive process of looking for reasons for beliefs,

conclusion, actions or feelings.

It is a tool, skill & a process.

It is a tool because it can help you solve an immediate problem or

your problem solving skill.

Convergent thinking is cognitive processing of information

around a common point, an attempt to bring thoughts from

There are six levels of thinking / learning within cognitive

It involve recall of facts, principles & terms in the

forms in which they are learned.

Which one ---------------------------?

It represent the lowest form of understanding.

The student knows what is being communicated without relating it

to other material or seeing it in its fullest meaning.

It involve the use of abstractions in concrete situation such as

nursing or other specific situations.

It is examining & breaking information into parts by identifying

motives or causes; making inferences & finding evidence to

It is compiling information together in a different way by

combining element in a new pattern or proposing alternative

It is presenting & defending opinion by making judgment about

information, validity of ideas or quality of work based on a set of

Clutter creates confusion.

Multi-tasking is highly over-rated & causes a loss of upto 40%

Go to a gallery, pick up an art book or spend time with nature.

When you have been working on something for more than an

hour, you start loosing concentration & focus.

THINKING IN RELATION TO LANGUAGE

abstract concepts. We learn through discussion the essential

behavior may violate gross social norms.

age, race, education standard which cannot be altered by logical

close contact with reality.

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