...Reasoning Aptitude The career plan building activities involved responding to a series of questions related to identifying competencies, the ideal work environment, and reasoning aptitude. The most recent activity dealt with the reasoning. Based on the understanding of the results, I fell in the medium profile range indicating I am best suited for careers that use both cognitive abilities and practical skills. Further, the results suggested I prefer practical work, analytical work, or careers that combine practical skills and thinking. After completing the reasoning exercise, “My Career Plan” section included another tab labeled “Opportunities,” which I am not sure if it is directly related to the reasoning results or a byproduct of the results that was added to the competencies segment. The “Opportunities” section revealed additional scored competencies and suggested ways to improve, such as adapting to change, persuading, and networking to include relevant activities to conduct. The results revealed that my individual thinking styles centers on logical and practical thinking, which I find myself using most of the time instead of other styles like creative and relational. Thus far in fusing the entire career building exercises together, I have become more aware of my core competencies, often used thinking styles, and identified my preferred work culture preferences. Through the career planning exercises and the results it has helped me to understand how work is done in teams...
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...Change is a part of life and it should be embraced and not resisted. The perceived “advantages” of the status-quo have an inherent cost associated with them as resistance to change can be at the cost of intellectual freedom and insight. If we are to grow as individuals, we must embrace change and the positive benefits it brings. This course, Critical Reasoning, has been quite effective in encouraging me to seek a deeper level of insight and understanding, to challenge what we believe and why. On a personal level change in my thinking has started in multiple areas. Level of Thinking Prior to this course I did not considered the level of my thinking. I have become a critic of my thinking process. The realization of being a beginning thinker has resulted in a desire to move forward to achieving the goal of being an accomplished thinker. While beginning thinkers desire to improve but lack practice, accomplished thinkers possess reasoning skills which have become natural in their daily use (Mason, 2007). I order to achieve this greater thinking level, I am trying to use time more productively in order...
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...The four categories that help better categorize and understand elements of thought and reasoning are: Frame of reference - this includes our point of views and assumptions we make. We all make assumptions from our point of view. Identifying yours and seeking others points of view to strengthen the assumptions made. Each person's view can be bias with their assumptions on nationality, education, language, gender, age and religion. It is important to recognize that we reason from within this point of view, and identify the ways that it can interfere with good reasoning. Even the roles we play in the frame of reference can alter our assumptions. Our role as a pedestrian or motorist can affect our reasoning and be polar opposite of each other. Same is said with roles as a teacher and a student. These assumptions are unstated reasons, which are essential in arriving at the conclusion, but are not conclusions themselves. Details –information and concepts which can be observed either directly or indirectly by the senses; facts, data, laws, experiences, definitions, theories, and observations. It is important to consider the quality, amount, accuracy, and relevance of these pieces of data or experiences. Reasoning requires the support of facts, data, observations and experiences. Concepts are simply clusters of ideas, made up from facts and theories, and the result of abstract thinking. An essential key is to ensure one has gathered sufficient information and used clearly and...
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...Angela Buffington Career Plan Building Activity Reasoning Aptitude After taking the Reasoning Aptitude, it revealed that I am well focused. Within each category, I have been ranked average basically. I follow instructions well and think about my future actions and how to determine if those actions will benefit my audience. I can adapt and overcome any change and cooperate well. This is good for any career I may have lined up in the future and now. Change is a way of life and I feel I am always ready for it. My approach to any argument will definitely include my thinking style. I will always have a strong reason behind me when I have reached a disagreement and will take it step by step in the argument. I know what I am arguing over always and will stand my ground with good reason to. Persuasive information can help me in my career because I like to think ahead and realize what my audience is looking for, therefore finding ways of persuasion. You always should know your audience and who you talk to beforehand so you can figure out what to say and what not to say. The last thing you want is uninterested people bored of a long speech. Within any business, it is clear that persuasion works and is used quite often. Selling and buying products, expanding businesses, anything business related has had persuasive conversations within the businesses. Persuasion is not always a negative approach but a positive one as well. Sometimes people and businesses do not always know everything...
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...Differentiating Reasoning Taryn D. Hall CRT/205 11/27/2013 Victor Thompson In the article that I reviewed Cell Phone Use and Texting Account for Many Traffic Fatalities, I believe this be a form of inductive reasoning. Inductive reasoning is defined as reasoning from detailed facts to general principles. After reading chapter 8 in our text Critical Thinking, this article seem to fit the guidelines. In the article, the author’s argument is that the use of cell phones is a major distraction and is very dangerous to use while operating a vehicle. The text states “The more numerous and diversified the similarities are between the analogues, the stronger the argument, and the more numerous and diversified the differences, the weaker the argument”. There article provided statistics and stories of accidents caused by distracted driving in order to reason with the audience to refrain from cell phone usage while driving. The second article that I reviewed was The Fashion Industry Promotes Eating Disorders. This article appears to be a form of deductive argument. A deductive argument is defined as the process of reasoning from one or more premises to reach a logically certain conclusion. The argument in this article was the by the fashion industry promoting very thin models to the media that the average size woman felt pressured to look as the models do. The claim is that even though most of the images that are portrayed by the media aren’t real, woman...
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...Deductive reasoning is one of the two basic forms of valid reasoning. It begins with a general hypothesis or known fact and creates a specific conclusion from that generalization. This is the opposite of inductive reasoning, which involves creating broad generalizations from specific observations. The basic idea of deductive reasoning is that if something is true of a class of things in general, this truth applies to all members of that class. One of the keys for sound deductive reasoning, then, is to be able to properly identify members of the class, because incorrect categorizations will result in unsound conclusions. For deductive reasoning to be sound, the original hypothesis or generalization also must be correct. A logical deduction can be made from any generalization, even if it is not true. If the generalization is wrong, though, the specific conclusion can be logical and valid but still can be incorrect.One can better understand deductive reasoning by looking at examples. A generalization might be something such as, "All wasps have stingers." The logical conclusion of a specific instance would then be, "That is a wasp, so it has a stinger." This is a valid deduction. The truth of the deduction, however, depends on whether the observed insect is, indeed, a wasp. People often use deductive reasoning without even knowing it. For example, a parent might say to a child, "Be careful of that wasp — it might sting you." The parent says this because he or she knows that wasps...
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...The Importance of Deductive Reasoning ********-***** CRT/205 March 9th, 2014 DEQUILAH BRANDON The Importance of Deductive Reasoning Whenever making a decision, it is always to understand as much background information as possible. In the arguments presented there is more information needed to base a decision on. In the first argument, one could say the trainer gets paid more than enough for his job as a trainer, and his cleaning the bathroom and gym to get extra compensation could be completely unwarranted. Also the amount of cleaning he is doing. If he only has to do small things and not much extra because of the size of the gym or frequency of use it might be possible all this “cleaning” could be very little extra. In the second argument the decision to buy a new car hinges on a few factors. Whether leasing or buying are the options, there are more options. They could buy a used car for a bigger discount if price is an issue. Sally wants safety for their children and Mark wishes for the car of his dreams, but there are more choices than just those two types of vehicles. Argument 3 misses one key factor when buying versus renting a home and that is location. This drives the prices either way up or reduces them. There are also other options for living than buying a house or renting an apartment. Argument 4 covers much of the important information needed in making the decision in which schooling is right for their children, however they do leave out one way of schooling...
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...Influence of Moral Reasoning Mark R. Mitchell CRT/205 December 1, 2013 Rahana Schmalacker Influence of Moral Reasoning In accordance with this assignment to choose a person that is involved with the article chosen from the Opposing Viewpoint Resource Center, The article that I chose was “Superintendent, principal and two coaches charged in fallout from Steubenville student rape”, and the person that I chose was the Ohio State Attorney General. As to the actions taken by the attorney general was to charge four more adults with crimes that relate to the student rape case. This occurring after the Grand Jury spent eight months investigating the case. The four include two coaches, the principle, and the Steubenville School Superintendent, the charges range from tampering and obstruction to failing to reporting child abuse. Henceforth the impact of these actions is the four will be held over for trial and possibly result in serving time in prison or be acquitted of these crimes. Additionally if I were the attorney general I feel that I would also bring these charges and prosecute to the fullest extent that the law would allow. I would also use this to show that there should not be a place in any school system in the country that the lack of action to protect children entrusted to their care will not be tolerated, and the punishment...
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...Reasoning Aptitude Paper Intro After completing the reasoning aptitude portion of my career plan, I was a little surprised at the results. This was not the first time that the results caught my attention but I did see how the system was able to produce the information it did in relation to my working abilities, thinking processes and habits. My profile showed that I could work well in a career field where my success would come from my ability to apply my practical skills. Maybe in a field of work where thinking was a key ability needed to solve practical problems. It showed that I was likely to be attracted to more practical jobs or careers. My results tell me that my individual thinking style is what I had anticipated it to be. I tend to be more successful or interested in work that I can learn by watching and conquer and be proficient after I have learned and comprehended the process. I am a hand-on type of person that stand behind the statement that seeing is believing so in order for me to perform a function to the best of my ability, I need to see it done, maybe a few times. I like supervision and training until I am confident in my ability to accomplish the work. It is sometimes hard for me to accomplish a task based on a theory because to me, a theory is something that is not necessarily proven to work or be effective. I want to know that what work effort I am about to put in is going to be substantial, get the job done and get it done accurately...
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...Differentiating Reasoning CRT 205 August 21, 2011 Article #1: "Homeschoolers Deserve Equal Access to Extracurricular Activities." In this article I believe that the author used a deductive argument. The issue described pertains to the population of home schooled children in the state of Alabama having the right to participate in interscholastic extracurricular activities. The author argues several points that lead to the same conclusion; that homeschoolers have the same right to join extracurricular sports in the community as public or private school children. “Interscholastic extracurricular activities are an important complement to the academic curriculum. Participation in a comprehensive extracurricular and academic program contributes to student development of the social and intellectual skills necessary to become a well-rounded adult.” “Public schools do not "own" competitive athletics; they belong to the students, their families, and the residents of Alabama.” Several valid premises are made through this argument that I believe make it deductive. “A homeschooled student is a student just the same as a public or private schooled student and therefore deserves equal and fair treatment, especially by the state sponsored educational establishment. This should apply to athletics as well as academics.” Another point that was made, that I find to be a little disturbing, is the premise that an illegal immigrant can enroll a child into our public school...
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...501 CHALLENGING LOGIC AND REASONING PROBLEMS 501 CHALLENGING LOGIC AND REASONING PROBLEMS 2nd Edition ® NEW YORK Copyright © 2005 LearningExpress, LLC. All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. Published in the United States by LearningExpress, LLC, New York. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data: 501 challenging logic & reasoning problems. p. cm.—(LearningExpress skill builders practice) Includes bibliographical references. ISBN 1-57685-534-1 1. Logic—Problems, exercises, etc. 2. Reasoning—Problems, exercises, etc. 3. Critical thinking—Problems, exercises, etc. I. LearningExpress (Organization) II. Title: 501 challenging logic and reasoning problems. III. Series. BC108.A15 2006 160'.76—dc22 2005057953 Printed in the United States of America 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Second Edition ISBN 1-57685-534-1 For information or to place an order, contact LearningExpress at: 55 Broadway 8th Floor New York, NY 10006 Or visit us at: www.learnatest.com Contents INTRODUCTION QUESTIONS ANSWERS vii 1 99 v Introduction his book—which can be used alone, with other logic and reasoning texts of your choice, or in combination with LearningExpress’s Reasoning Skills Success in 20 Minutes a Day—will give you practice dealing with the types of multiple-choice questions that appear on standardized tests assessing logic, reasoning, judgment, and critical thinking. It is designed to be used by individuals working on their...
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...W2 Assignment "Eight Elements of Thought and Reasoning" The established elements of thought, as well as, reasoning are purpose, key question, information, assumptions, implications and consequences, point of view and, interpretations and conclusions. The aforementioned eight elements can be re-organized into four unique categories putting the identical ones in pairs. In that regard, the four categories will be purpose will be paired with key question. The reasoning of pairing them as such is because in the event of making an attempt to resolve a certain question, we have to think for a definite purpose. The original characteristic of the element of purpose is having the objective to accomplish something, which can be solving a key question. The point of view is paired with assumptions. This is due to the fact that a point of view can be based on assumptions. In some cases some point of views turn as things which are taken for granted (Elder et.al 2007). In addition, the concept element of thought can be paired with interpretations and theories. This is due to the fact that most of our interpretations and theories are simply based on various concepts. Originally, concepts refer to the ideas, principles, laws, or hypothesis which are utilized in thinking on how to make things sensible. In that regard, in the process of making things sensible we end up making interpretations on top of formulating theories. The final category will involve the pairing of information and implications...
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...Recognize principles that underlie legal reasoning and argument There are several principles that underlie legal reasoning and argument. The first two are probably the most common and easily digestible in supporting an argument. These two principles of moral reasoning are the consistent and inconsistencies of principle; principle consistency establishes framework for repetitive pattern. What is presented is identical in all instances and shows no differences in relevant way; therefore the outcome should always be the same (Cheesebro, 2010). Second principle occurs when it appears violations are occurring with the consistency principle, which then bears a burden of proof is the person claiming such act (Cheesebro, 2010). If at work all employees were afforded their birthday off with the exception of one, then this would be a violation of the consistency principle and the burden of proof is easily delivered. When it comes to arguments, jurist and attorneys uses deductive and inductive reasoning; if deductive, the reasoning can be sound, valid, or invalid; and if indicative, it can range from strong to weak (Cheesebro, 2010). Arguments in court are submitted with a precedent case as a foundation to present a winning argument; this is the appeal to precedent (Cheesebro, 2010). According to “Case Briefs” (2015) website sites the Rule of Law where as “Statutes that make criminal all abortions except when medically advised for the purpose of saving the life of the mother are...
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...example in which you can use deductive reasoning to draw a conclusion. State the axioms or premises used to reach the conclusion. Karen knows if she misses cheerleading practice the day before a game that she will not be able to cheer at the game. Karen misses practice on Tuesday, the day before the game. Karen was not allowed to cheer at Wednesday’s game. Deductive Reasoning: (Premises) Fact: Karen knows if she misses cheerleading practice the day before a game she will not be able to cheer at the next game. (Premises) Fact: Karen misses cheerleading practice on Tuesday before the game on Wednesday. Conclusion: Karen was not able to cheer at the game on Wednesday. Facts Facts Deductive Reasoning Deductive Reasoning Logical Argument Logical Argument Accepted Properties Accepted Properties Definitions Definitions Inductive Reasoning: (Observation) Larry came into work late (Observation) Larry didn’t have his lunch. (Prior Experience) Larry always has his lunch with him when he comes to work. Inductive Reasoning Inductive Reasoning (Conclusion) Larry overslept. Verify/Modify Verify/Modify Conjecture Conjecture Pattern Pattern Compare and contrast inductive and deductive reasoning. Provide an example of each to illustrate the similarities and differences of inductive and deductive reasoning. Because inductive and deductive reasoning can both be used to evaluate a statement, deductive reasoning involves starting with a theory or general...
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...Running Head: Eight Elements of Thought and Reasoning Yehuwdah Yodhhewawhe Eight Elements of Thought and Reasoning G00099693 HU260 Strategies for Decision Making November 10, 2013 Eight Elements of Thought and Reasoning The purpose of this assignment to expound on four real distinct categories of reasoning which consist of deductive, inductive, adductive or inference, and analogical. The first category of reasoning involves deductive reasoning which consist of consist of implication and consequences, and interpretation and inference. Deductive reasoning is one of the two basic forms of valid reasoning; it commences with an assumed hypothesis or theory, which is why it has been called 'hypothetical-deduction; this assumption may be well-accepted or it may be rather precarious - nevertheless, for the argument it is not questioned. The basic idea of deductive reasoning is that if something is true of a class of things in general, this truth applies to all members of that class. One of the keys for sound deductive reasoning, then, is to be able to properly identify members of the class, because incorrect categorizations will result in unsound conclusions. Moreover, inferences are interpretations or conclusions that you come to. Inferring is what the intellect does in attempting to figure something out. Implications are claims or truths that reasonably follow from other claims or truths. On the other hand, implications follow from ideas, and consequences follow...
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