Critical and Creative Thinking Questions

“Critical and Creative Thinking

What are some examples of ways in which observational learning has benefited you in your life? Are there instances in which observational learning has worked to your disadvantage?

As an eyewitness to a crime, how could you use information in this chapter to improve your memory for specific details? If you were a juror, what would you say to the other jurors about the reliability of eyewitness testimony?

During problem solving, do you use primarily algorithms or heuristics? What are the advantages of each?

If Gardner’s and Sternberg’s theories of multiple intelligences are correct, what are the implications for intelligence testing and for education?