HOSA - Creative Problem Solving

Which of the following best describes the first step in the critical thinking process?

• Identifying assumptions

• Analyzing evidence

• Clarifying the problem

• Drawing conclusions

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-1

Which statement reflects a critical thinker’s attitude toward a problem?

• Accepting things at face value

• Exploring multiple perspectives

• Relying on gut feelings

• Seeking the quickest solution

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

In critical thinking, how would one evaluate the credibility of a source?

• By assessing the source's background and track record

• By agreeing with its conclusions

• By checking how many people support the source

• By analyzing the source's emotional appeal

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

What role does objectivity play in critical thinking?

• It leads to an emotional response to the problem

• It prevents bias from influencing the solution

• It ensures that opinions align with popular beliefs

• It focuses on the quickest resolution

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

A person who evaluates arguments based on their logical coherence rather than emotional appeal is demonstrating which skill?

• Emotional intelligence

• Analytical thinking

• Open-mindedness

• Empathy

What is the purpose of brainstorming when solving a problem?

• To refine the solution quickly

• To generate a wide variety of ideas without judgment

• To identify the problem's root cause

• To limit the number of potentional solutions

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-2

Which of the following strategies is most effective when faced with a complex problem?

• Immediately selecting the first solution that comes to mind

• Breaking the problem into smaller, manageable parts

• Ignoring any conflicting evidence or perspectives

• Relying on intuition alone

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-2

Which of the following is a key principle of the "trial and error" problem-solving approach?

• Making educated guesses based on prior knowledge

• Testing different solutions and learning from failures

• Relying solely on the expertise of others

• Avoiding experimentation to prevent mistakes

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-ETS1-4

When solving a problem, why is it important to define the scope of the issue?

• To narrow down potential solutions

• To identify a single, obvious answer

• To speed up the decision-making process

• To overlook unrelated factors

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-2

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

What is the primary focus of the "Five Whys" technique in problem-solving?

• Analyzing potentional outcomes

• Identifying the root cause of a problem

• Gathering data from multiple sources

• Implementing the most expensive solution

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3