critical thinking

Part A Critical Thinking

For this discussion, make an initial post (a couple of paragraphs or so) that explains the skill of synthesis, and then elaborate on how you use this skill in your everyday life.  Include an image or attachment in your post to demonstrate how synthesis works or how you have used it. See my initial post for a good example. After you make your discussion post, be prepared to discuss your example and perhaps provide others.

Part B Critical thinking

Introduction The purpose of this exercise is to demonstrate the skill of grouping. Sometimes even seemingly simple grouping tasks require more thought than one might at first believe. 

The Assignment For this homework assignment, do the two grouping exercises on the attached document:   GroupingEx.pptx  GroupingEx.pptx - Alternative Formats  (file opens in new window).  You may type  your answers to these grouping exercises in the submission box to submit it as your completed work , or put your answers in the presentation on the blank slides. 

Grading Criteria Determine four different ways to group the objects in exercise 1: 50%

Identify four different decision rules by which all images in exercise 2 may be placed into two groups: 50%

 Resources Textbook: Becoming a Strategic Thinker: Developing Skills for Success by W. James Potter. 

Grouping Exercise Document:   GroupingEx.pptx  GroupingEx.pptx - Alternative Formats  (file opens in new window).

Work that is determined to be a clear example of plagiarism (yes, believe it or not someone tried to cheat on this assignment) will receive a score of zero, (an 'F') and cannot be made up.  Repeat offenses will result in possible administrative or disciplinary action.

Part C

Type your post directly into the field. You will NOT need to submit a document.

*There are TWO STEPS to this assignment:

STEP ONE Due 11/17:

First, watch the provided video about the  Five Love Languages and take the  Five Love Languages quiz. 

Take the Five Love Languages quiz at this link:  https://www.5lovelanguages.com/ (opens in new window) . 

Watch Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rn8EJ0ui4iw

The 5 Love Languages

Duration: 4:48 

User: n/a -  Added: 2/11/15

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PROMPT:

Based on the videos you watched, the textbook reading, your personal experience, and your own love language, use terms and concepts from the textbook and videos to write  three paragraphs (one answering each of the questions below):

1. Paragraph 1: Based on the Love Language Quiz, what is your love language? Were you surprised by the results? Why or Why not?

2. Paragraph 2: Have you noticed any changes in your love language preferences over time? What factors do you think contributed to these changes, and how have they affected your relationships?

3. Paragraph 3: How can partners or friends adapt to evolving love languages in their relationships?

*Please note- to score the highest possible points, your initial assignment response must contain:

· At least 200 words (This is an approximation. 200 is the minimum, but there is no maximum.)

· You must clearly use terms and concepts from the reading and at least 1 of the assigned videos to show that you understand and remember them. You should make these terms  bold when you use them.

· Step (I will do it)