Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Which of the following demonstrates effective problem solving?

• Ignoring the problem

• asking someone else to solve it

• using intuition and knowledge to come up with possible solutions

• none of the above

True or False: A Simple Problem is straightforward, has a clear cause and effect, and can be identified and fixed

• True

• False

A printer running out of ink while printing documents for an upcoming meeting is an example of which type of problem?

• Non-routine

• Routine

• Complex

• Poorly Defined

Which of the following is NOT a type of problem?

• Simple

• Solution

• Non-routine

• Well defined

The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues is known as _______.  

• identifying the problem

• developing the plan

• Critical thinking

• Problem solving

Which problem solving step comes after implementing the plan?

• developing the plan

• analyzing the problem

• identifying the problem

• evaluating the plan

Which of the following is the process of generating potential solutions and deciding on the best one?

• identifying the problem

• analyzing the problem

• developing a plan

• implementing the plan

True or False: Successful problem solving involves looking at the outcome of the situation and learning from the process.

• True

• False

_______ is the ability to think clearly and rationally.

• problem solving

• evaluating the outcome

• critical thinking

• well defined problem

Which of the following is NOT recommended as a part of critical thinking?

• • Coming up with potential solutions

• • Utilizing others for their knowledge and expertise

• • Putting emotion to the side

• • Immediately reacting based on emotion