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"Unlocking the Power of Critical Thinking: Strategies for Effective Problem-Solving" is an indispensable guide for individuals seeking to enhance their critical thinking abilities and master the art of problem-solving. In a world that demands constant adaptation and decision-making, the book equips readers with the necessary skills and strategies to navigate complex challenges successfully.The book begins with an engaging introduction that underscores...
122) Cognitive Biases And The Blind Spots Of Critical Thinking: Master Thinking Clearly, Learn Conceal
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You Don't Ever Want To Lose Out On Achieving Super Success In Life On Account Of Cognitive Biases and Blind Spots of Critical Thinking Blighting Your Decision Making? Then Read On!
Are you one of those people who find it difficult to get along with people or read situations? Do you feel that your life would change considerably for the better if you could get rid of your cognitive biases and improve your critical thinking skills? Have you always been...
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How can you "tune in" to the medical events that surround you?
How can you become more educated before reaching a conclusion regarding current medical issues?
How can you "see through" the media's persuasion and unorthodox medical propaganda?
Why are brilliant medical professionals really being censored?
Are you connecting your own dots?
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Medically Speaking, Who Connects Your Dots? builds on the foundation of the need...
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Irfan Ahmad makes the far-reaching argument that potent systems and modes for self-critique as well as critique of others are inherent in Islam--indeed, critique is integral to its fundamental tenets and practices. Challenging common views of Islam as hostile to critical thinking, Ahmad delineates thriving traditions of critique in Islamic culture, focusing in large part on South Asian traditions. Ahmad interrogates Greek and Enlightenment notions...
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Whether it's building a rocket, learning to take turns, or forgetting a teaching material at home, both children and adults learn more from our mistakes than from our successes. Help children find solutions and learn to problem solve using teachable moments. Young children encounter problems, mistakes, and accidents that challenge them daily. Helping children conquer everyday frustrations fosters the creativity, critical thinking, and resilience that...
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English as a Second or Foreign Language, games, and global citizenship education form the perfect combination for the 21st-century language classroom. This ground-breaking book unites all three in a practical, classroom-tested series of lessons.
The first section features games that open up discussions for students to get to know each other and discover more about themselves.
The second section provides clearly explained, step-by-step guides for...
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It isn't enough to just do your job anymore. In order to thrive in today's marketplace, all of us, regardless of our role, have to be ready to generate brilliant ideas on demand.
Business creativity expert Todd Henry explains how to establish effective practices that unleash your creative potential. Born out of his consultancy and his popular podcast, Henry has created a practical method for discovering your personal creative rhythm. He focuses...
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Great Courses volume 1
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Start by learning how to think about thinking itself (an act known as metacognition). Dr. Novella reveals how to distinguish good science from bad science; the individual steps involved in the critical thinking process; and how we can use critical thinking to break down topics such as the existence of UFOs.
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Great Courses volume 20
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Dr. Novella introduces you to denialism, a subset of pseudoscience that seeks to deny established science. By exploring the features and tactics of denialism, as well as extreme examples of it at work, you'll shed light on how critical thinking helps you sidestep the more subtle forms of denialism we're all susceptible to.
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This is a 2-book bundle, consisting of these books: Book 1: What makes someone a critical thinker? The attributes of such a person are elaborately described in this book. Alongside with that, the book highlights the many benefits of critical thinking, an often-neglected brain skills society needs to improve on. Book 2: Some people get it all wrong when it comes to understanding the intricate depths of emotional intelligence and all that pertains to...
131) Emotional Intelligence & Critical Thinking Skills for Leadership: 20 Must Know Strategies to Boos
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Want to be the best leader you can be?Introducing the skill regarded as more important than IQ for building better relationships & thrive in your career! Do you want to maximize your leadership abilities? Do you want to discover how you can think critically in your professional & personal life? Do you want to develop the ultimate superpower for becoming more self-aware?By now, it's no secret of the effects of Emotional Intelligence on all aspects...
132) Deliberation in the Classroom: Fostering Critical Thinking, Community, and Citizenship in Schools
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From the first appearance of the National Issues Forums in 1982, teachers have recognized the usefulness of both the NIF issue guides and the process of framing issues for deliberation as models for the role and work of citizens in a democracy. In 2006, the foundation began a series of learning exchanges known as Teaching with Deliberation with teachers interested in using deliberation with their students. Those learning exchanges, and the reports...
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"An inspirational guide that helps professionals spark creativity day in and day out. Avoid burnout and inspire your creativity with this daily reader that pushes you to feel energized and ready for innovation! The Daily Creative is a daily reader for professionals no matter their creativity level. Each reading is designed to improve focus and achieve their goals. Every reading centers around a specific theme, takes under 5 minutes to complete, includes...
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This book equips readers to analyze and understand divisive issues threatening the foundations of the American Republic. In a series of 31 essays, Stephen Tryon has crafted a brilliant, interdisciplinary survey to empower citizens, students, public officials and those aspiring to serve. Close Encounters With Accountability Citizenship is a guide to the practical application of critical reasoning to matters of governance and public policy. Informed...
135) Expert Secrets – Communication Skills, Critical Thinking & NLP: The Ultimate Neuro-Linguistic Pro
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Would you like to:
• Have more charisma and shine in social situations?
• Rock at public speaking and be a center of attention?
• Take control of your thoughts and solve problems rapidly?
Yes? Then this ultimate guide to communication and critical thinking is just for you!
Being able to make small talk can make a huge difference when it comes to that promotion you want. Healthy self-expression and straightforward communication can save...
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B, Grupo Zeta
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2016.
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«En 2009 me di cuenta de que, en paralelo con mi trabajo como novelista, había completado un auténtico estudio de psicología social y cognitiva. Para evitar apuestas frívolas con las ganancias acumuladas a lo largo de mi carrera literaria, empecé a confeccionar una lista de esos errores cognitivos sistemáticos, junto con notas y anécdotas personales… Pronto me di cuenta también de que semejante colección de escollos no solo resultaba útil...
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"There are always two sides to every argument. Advocating for issues that matter to you is important, but what's equally as important is understanding those issues from the other perspective. Pros and Cons: Social Media Censorship dives deeper into this highly debated topic and provides readers with the tools and strategies to think critically and analyze the topic through an unbiased lens. Readers will learn how to use logic and facts to defend and...
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"Tracy King was raised in a house of contradictions--her family was happy and creative, yet shadowed by debt, phobias, her father's alcoholism, and the illusory promises of a born-again Christian church. The uneasy balance of the King household was irrevocably upended on a rainy spring night in 1988, when her father was killed by teenagers just blocks from their public housing estate. Her mother's dysfunctional reliance on the church deepened following...
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A thoroughly updated introduction to the concepts, methods, and standards of critical thinking, A Practical Guide to Critical Thinking: Deciding What to Do and Believe, Second Edition is a unique presentation of the formal strategies used when thinking through reasons and arguments in many areas of expertise. Pursuing an interdisciplinary approach to critical thinking, the book offers a broad conception of critical thinking and explores the practical...
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Train your brain for better decisions, problem solving, and innovation
Think Smarter: Critical Thinking to Improve Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills is the comprehensive guide to training your brain to do more for you. Written by a critical thinking trainer and coach, the book presents a pragmatic set of tools to apply critical thinking techniques to everyday business issues. Think Smarter is filled with real world examples that demonstrate...