Critical Thinking - Problem Solving Chapter 6

What is the key to solving personal problems according to the text?

• Reacting quickly to problems as they arise

• Understanding and implementing a structured process

• Avoiding problems altogether

• Relying on intuition and gut feelings

What does the Five-Step Model for Problem Solving involve?

• Ignoring minor problems to focus on major ones

• Solving problems as they occur without a structured approach

• Consulting experts for every problem encountered

• Defining problems, identifying causes, and creating, evaluating, and implementing options to solve them

According to the text, what percentage of problems are within people's control?

• 50%

• 25%

• 75%

• 100%

What is the leading cause of death in the United States mentioned in the text?

• Lung cancer

• Accidents

• Heart disease

• Stroke

What does the national debt exceed according to the text?

• $18 million

• $18 billion

• $18 trillion

• $18 thousand

What is the first step in the Five-Step Model for Problem Solving?

• Identify the problem

• Discover the causes of the problem

• Evaluate the best options to solve the problem

• Create options to solve the problem

What does Einstein's quote in the text emphasize about problem solving?

• Relying on past experiences to solve problems

• Asking others for help in solving problems

• Defining the problem thoroughly before finding a solution

• Spending most of the time finding a solution

What is the second leading cause of death in the United States according to the text?

• Heart disease

• Lung cancer

• Accidents

• Diabetes

What is the ultimate objective of critical thinking as mentioned in the text?

• Learning from past mistakes

• Preventing problems from occurring in the first place

• Consulting with experts on all decisions

• Solving problems as they occur

According to the text, what role does creative thinking play in problem solving?

• It is only useful in artistic endeavors

• It is used to generate ideas that solve the identified problem

• It is not necessary for problem solving

• It should be avoided as it complicates the process