Question 1

As we mature what makes the decade or so from late adolescence through young adulthood particularly important?

Accepted Answer

Those years are important because those are the years during which we typically are developing the competencies we will need to make a living in a complex society, learning to manage our emotions, moving through autonomy toward interdependence, developing mature interpersonal relationships, establishing our personal identity, developing and refining our sense of purpose, and developing a greater integration of who we are with what we say and do in all circumstances.

Question 2

William, who graduated with a degree in Biology last year, is considering whether to go into high school teaching because he is finding the job he took with a biotech start-up is extremely routine and boring. He feels that he wants to do something more with his energy and education than just running the same DNA lab tests over and over again every day. Although no longer a college student, William is struggling with a problem in the _________ domain.

Accepted Answer

vocational

Question 3

The questions "If the situation did not turn out as I had anticipated, how might I rethink this problem, minimize the damage my error may have caused, and make the best out of the position I now find myself in?" are associated with which step in the IDEAS process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Identify the problem and set priorities. 
B)  Determine relevant information and deepen understanding. 
C)  Enumerate options and anticipate consequences. 
D)  Assess the situation and make a preliminary decision. 
E)  Scrutinize the process and self-correct as needed. 
A)  Identify the problem and set priorities. 
B)  Determine relevant information and deepen understanding. 
C)  Enumerate options and anticipate consequences. 
D)  Assess the situation and make a preliminary decision. 
E)  Scrutinize the process and self-correct as needed. E

Question 4

When problem solving, it is useful to anticipate consequences so that we can do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adjust our expectations. 
B)  Reinforce our preconceptions. 
C)  Confirm our snap judgments. 
D)  Remember what we were taught as children. 
E)  Pretend to be making a good decisions. 
A)  Adjust our expectations. 
B)  Reinforce our preconceptions. 
C)  Confirm our snap judgments. 
D)  Remember what we were taught as children. 
E)  Pretend to be making a good decisions.

Question 5

Problems and issues in the spiritual domain can be very troubling. Different religions have different beliefs and practices, and often people devoted to a given religion have an incomplete knowledge of about their own religion and even less of an understanding about other religions. Discuss the factors that predict religious knowledge. Using your critical thinking skills, analyze how knowing a religion relates to practicing a religion.

Accepted Answer

The answer to the first part of this que

Question 6

What are some examples of the kinds of issues and concerns college students may have in the physical domain?

Accepted Answer

College students may be concerned with q

Question 7

Problem solving is defined as the process of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  moving from the point at which we realize we have difficulty to the point at which we consider the difficulty to be resolved 
B)  avoiding dealing with difficulties that seem overwhelming 
C)  calling on someone to tell what to do whenever difficulties arise 
D)  allowing small difficulties to become big enough to affect many different aspects of life 
A)  moving from the point at which we realize we have difficulty to the point at which we consider the difficulty to be resolved 
B)  avoiding dealing with difficulties that seem overwhelming 
C)  calling on someone to tell what to do whenever difficulties arise 
D)  allowing small difficulties to become big enough to affect many different aspects of life

Question 8

What is the "S" step in the IDEAS process?

Accepted Answer

The "S" stands for "Scrutinize Processes

Question 9

When problem solving, one reason it is important to gather relevant information is because the information can help us deepen our understanding of the problem we are trying to address.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Describe the goal of Step 4 of the IDEAS process-"Assess the Situation and Make a Preliminary Decision."

Accepted Answer

The goal of Step 4 is to evaluate the re

Question 11

Which of the following metrics is used to describe the percentage of entering freshmen who complete their baccalaureate in a timely way?

Accepted Answer

A)  freshmen to sophomore year retention rate 
B)  6-year graduation rate 
C)  alumni giving rate 
D)  alumni employment rate 
E)  net tuition rate 
A)  freshmen to sophomore year retention rate 
B)  6-year graduation rate 
C)  alumni giving rate 
D)  alumni employment rate 
E)  net tuition rate

Question 12

In college or in any other part of your life, when you are getting ready to finalize your resolution of a problem, what questions might you ask yourself to be sure that you have scrutinized your problem-solving process and made needed corrections?

Accepted Answer

I could ask myself questions like these:

Question 13

What is the primary purpose of higher education? Give detailed examples and explain your answers with reasons and evidence.

Accepted Answer

The response to this essay prompt will i

Question 14

Using brief examples, illustrate what the text means by calling social relationships complex.

Accepted Answer

The text calls social relationships comp

Question 15

According to the text, which of the following statements about college students is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  All college students are the same. 
B)  More than 75% of college students are irresponsible. 
C)  There is no one stereotypic kind of college student. 
D)  Most college students study too much. 
A)  All college students are the same. 
B)  More than 75% of college students are irresponsible. 
C)  There is no one stereotypic kind of college student. 
D)  Most college students study too much.

Question 16

Explain how the five step IDEAS process enables a person to improve their problem solving at any point along the way.

Accepted Answer

Although IDEAS is presented as five step

Question 17

When problem solving, why is it important to enumerate options? Enumerating options helps us ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  focus on consequences that have a greater likelihood of occurring 
B)  hold true to our preconceived beliefs 
C)  align possible outcomes with pre-existing stereotypes 
D)  remember why we are trying to solve the problem in the first place 
A)  focus on consequences that have a greater likelihood of occurring 
B)  hold true to our preconceived beliefs 
C)  align possible outcomes with pre-existing stereotypes 
D)  remember why we are trying to solve the problem in the first place

Question 18

The IDEAS process is presented as multi-step approach because ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  we must go all the way through Step 5 before we are allowed to correct our thinking 
B)  we may make mistakes when we first try to identify the problem 
C)  we must apply the steps in an exact order, fully completing each one before moving on to the next 
D)  problem solving involves applying our critical thinking skills in an organized and reflective way 
A)  we must go all the way through Step 5 before we are allowed to correct our thinking 
B)  we may make mistakes when we first try to identify the problem 
C)  we must apply the steps in an exact order, fully completing each one before moving on to the next 
D)  problem solving involves applying our critical thinking skills in an organized and reflective way

Question 19

Carl has a problem. He has been getting C's and lower grades on his tests and assignments all term. What is a question he could ask himself to help identify the cause of his poor grades?

Accepted Answer

A)  Should I pray with more fervor? 
B)  Should I eat more protein? 
C)  Am I in love? 
D)  Are my study habits effective? 
E)  Do my high school friends still like me? 
A)  Should I pray with more fervor? 
B)  Should I eat more protein? 
C)  Am I in love? 
D)  Are my study habits effective? 
E)  Do my high school friends still like me?

Question 20

What is the value of assessing the situation and making a preliminary decision when we are problem solving?

Accepted Answer

Assessing our situation thoughtfully hel

As we mature what makes the decade or so from late adolescence through young adulthood particularly important?

The questions "If the situation did not turn out as I had anticipated, how might I rethink this problem, minimize the damage my error may have caused, and make the best out of the position I now find myself in?" are associated with which step in the IDEAS process?

When problem solving, it is useful to anticipate consequences so that we can do which of the following?

What are some examples of the kinds of issues and concerns college students may have in the physical domain?

Problem solving is defined as the process of ________.

What is the "S" step in the IDEAS process?

When problem solving, one reason it is important to gather relevant information is because the information can help us deepen our understanding of the problem we are trying to address.

Describe the goal of Step 4 of the IDEAS process-"Assess the Situation and Make a Preliminary Decision."

Which of the following metrics is used to describe the percentage of entering freshmen who complete their baccalaureate in a timely way?

In college or in any other part of your life, when you are getting ready to finalize your resolution of a problem, what questions might you ask yourself to be sure that you have scrutinized your problem-solving process and made needed corrections?

What is the primary purpose of higher education? Give detailed examples and explain your answers with reasons and evidence.

Using brief examples, illustrate what the text means by calling social relationships complex.

According to the text, which of the following statements about college students is true?

Explain how the five step IDEAS process enables a person to improve their problem solving at any point along the way.

When problem solving, why is it important to enumerate options? Enumerating options helps us ________.

The IDEAS process is presented as multi-step approach because ________.

Carl has a problem. He has been getting C's and lower grades on his tests and assignments all term. What is a question he could ask himself to help identify the cause of his poor grades?

What is the value of assessing the situation and making a preliminary decision when we are problem solving?

The Power of Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking Mindset and Skills

Clarify Ideas and Concepts

Analyze Arguments and Diagram Decisions

Evaluate the Credibility of Claims and Sources

Evaluate Arguments: Four Basic Tests

Valid Inferences

Warranted Inferences

Snap Judgments:risks and Benefits of Heuristic Thinking

Reflective Decision Making

Comparative Reasoning

Ideological Reasoning

Empirical Reasoning

Write Sound and Effective Arguments

Ethical Decision Making

The Logic of Declarative Statements

Critical Thinking in the Social Sciences

Critical Thinking in the Natural Sciences

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Exam 3: Solve Problems and Succeed in College

As we mature what makes the decade or so from late adolescence through young adulthood particularly important?

The questions "If the situation did not turn out as I had anticipated, how might I rethink this problem, minimize the damage my error may have caused, and make the best out of the position I now find myself in?" are associated with which step in the IDEAS process?

When problem solving, it is useful to anticipate consequences so that we can do which of the following?

What are some examples of the kinds of issues and concerns college students may have in the physical domain?

Problem solving is defined as the process of ________.

What is the "S" step in the IDEAS process?

When problem solving, one reason it is important to gather relevant information is because the information can help us deepen our understanding of the problem we are trying to address.

Describe the goal of Step 4 of the IDEAS process-"Assess the Situation and Make a Preliminary Decision."

Which of the following metrics is used to describe the percentage of entering freshmen who complete their baccalaureate in a timely way?

In college or in any other part of your life, when you are getting ready to finalize your resolution of a problem, what questions might you ask yourself to be sure that you have scrutinized your problem-solving process and made needed corrections?

What is the primary purpose of higher education? Give detailed examples and explain your answers with reasons and evidence.

Using brief examples, illustrate what the text means by calling social relationships complex.

According to the text, which of the following statements about college students is true?

Explain how the five step IDEAS process enables a person to improve their problem solving at any point along the way.

When problem solving, why is it important to enumerate options? Enumerating options helps us ________.

The IDEAS process is presented as multi-step approach because ________.

Carl has a problem. He has been getting C's and lower grades on his tests and assignments all term. What is a question he could ask himself to help identify the cause of his poor grades?

What is the value of assessing the situation and making a preliminary decision when we are problem solving?

The Power of Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking Mindset and Skills

Clarify Ideas and Concepts

Analyze Arguments and Diagram Decisions

Evaluate the Credibility of Claims and Sources

Evaluate Arguments: Four Basic Tests

Valid Inferences

Warranted Inferences

Snap Judgments:risks and Benefits of Heuristic Thinking

Reflective Decision Making

Comparative Reasoning

Ideological Reasoning

Empirical Reasoning

Write Sound and Effective Arguments

Ethical Decision Making

The Logic of Declarative Statements

Critical Thinking in the Social Sciences

Critical Thinking in the Natural Sciences

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