Skills and Competency Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking 2

Question 1

What is a 'cognitive bias' and how does it affect critical thinking?

Accepted Answer

A systematic error in thinking that influences judgment and decision-making

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A method for improving memory

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An unbiased analysis of data

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A strategy for boosting creativity

Question 2

What is 'confirmation bias'?

Accepted Answer

The tendency to favor information that confirms pre-existing beliefs

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Verifying all facts before making a decision

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A method of confirming solutions with the whole team

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Validating a decision after implementation

Question 3

What is a 'SWOT analysis' used for?

Accepted Answer

Evaluating Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats

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Measuring employee satisfaction

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Tracking financial performance

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Assessing customer service quality

Question 4

Which problem-solving approach involves generating many ideas without judging them initially?

Accepted Answer

Brainstorming

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Root cause analysis

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Cost-benefit analysis

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Critical path analysis

Question 5

What does 'deductive reasoning' involve?

Accepted Answer

Applying general principles to reach specific, logical conclusions

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Drawing broad conclusions from specific observations

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Guessing outcomes based on intuition

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Using emotional responses to make decisions

Question 6

What is the purpose of a 'decision matrix'?

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To evaluate and compare multiple options against weighted criteria

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To delay making a decision

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To document all past decisions

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To assign decisions to specific team members