Assignment 1

Consider an actual issue and how a creative problem-solving (inclusive of critical thinking) approach works:

Jennifer begins to wonder whether her view of astrology is reasonable. Here is her view:

“I think astrology is a good guide to everyday living. Newspapers, magazines, radio and television treat it seriously. Many well-known, educated people use it to make decisions.”

a) You are required to help Jennifer to evaluate and write down the reasoning either to support her view. (15%)

b) Get the editorial page of your favourite newspaper* and list the issue, conclusion, and reasons given for each editorial. (15%)

Use the following format:

i) The issue (question) is:

ii) The conclusion of this writer is:

iii) The reason he/she gives is:

c) Then evaluate the editorial by answering the following questions. (20%)

i) Was the writer clear about the reasons given for the conclusion?

ii) Were there other reasons that could have been included in the argument?

iii) Did the writer express any understanding for an opposing viewpoint? If so, how? If not, you articulate an opposing viewpoint for the editorial?

iv) Were you convinced by the editorial? Why or Why not?

Mental Blocks

What are mental Blocks??
A mental block is either a repression of painful thoughts, or an inability to continue a train of thought, like in the case of writer's block. A similiar phenomenon occurs when one cannot solve a problem in mathematics within one would normally consider simple. In the case of writers block, many find it helpful to take a break and revisit their topic after taking time away from it. It is often used to describe a temporary inability to recall a name or other information.

Mental Blocks
i)The__________answer.
ii)That's not__________.
iii)________the Ruler.
iv)Be________.
v)______is Frivolous.
vi)That's not my______.
vii)________Ambiguity.
viii)Don't be______
ix)_______is Wrong.
x)I'm not_______.

plz answer in your own ideas using mental blocks definition.