Thinking, Concepts, and Creativity (Module 34)

Cognition

Another term for thinking, knowing, and remembering.

Executive Function

Mental processes (executive functioning skills) that help you set and carry out goals. You use these skills to solve problems, make plans, and manage emotions.

Concepts (Schemas)

we form them in order to think of the world. A mental grouping of similar objects, events, ideas, or people. Called schemas by J. Piaget

Prototypes

The most representative example of a category

Creativity

The ability to produce novel and valuable ideas

Divergent Thinking (non-directed)

a type of thinking in which a person generates many unique, creative responses to a single question or problem (brainstorming)

Convergent Thinking (directed)

mode of critical thinking in which a person attempts to find a correct answer to a problem

Metacognition

“Thinking about thinking”, and awareness of our thinking process (reflection) think introspection