# BSU343 / Behavioural Science

## Syllabus

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## Resources

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<summary>M1: Thinking as a tool for Problem Solving</summary>

* What is Thinking?
  * The Mind, Brain, and Behavior: Understanding the Connection
  * Cognitive Processes in Problem Solving
* Critical Thinking and Learning
  * Making Predictions and Reasoning
    * The Role of Predictions in Problem Solving
    * Types of Reasoning: Deductive, Inductive, Abductive
  * Memory and Critical Thinking
    * The Role of Memory in Problem Solving
    * Enhancing Memory for Critical Thinking
  * Emotions and Critical Thinking
    * Impact of Emotions on Thinking and Decision Making
    * Emotional Regulation in Critical Thinking
* Thinking Skills
  * Types of Thinking: Analytical, Creative, Practical
  * Developing Effective Thinking Skills for Problem Solving

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<summary>M2: Hindrances to Problem Solving Process</summary>

* Perception
  * How Perception Shapes Problem Solving
  * Overcoming Perceptual Biases
* Expression
  * Barriers in Expressing Ideas and Solutions
  * Improving Communication for Effective Problem Solving
* Emotion
  * Emotional Barriers in Problem Solving
  * Strategies for Emotional Intelligence in Decision Making
* Intellect
  * Intellectual Barriers: Fixed Mindsets and Cognitive Biases
  * Enhancing Intellectual Flexibility
* Work Environment
  * Impact of Work Environment on Problem Solving
  * Creating a Conducive Environment for Creative and Critical Thinking

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<summary>M3: Problem Solving</summary>

* Recognizing and Defining a Problem
* Analyzing the Problem (Potential Causes)
* Developing Possible Alternatives
* Evaluating Solutions
* Resolution of Problem
* Implementation
* Barriers to Problem Solving
  * Perception: Recognizing and Overcoming Perceptual Barriers
  * Expression: Improving Communication and Idea Sharing
  * Emotion: Managing Emotional Responses
  * Intellect: Overcoming Cognitive Biases and Mental Blocks
  * Work Environment:&#x20;

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<summary>M4: Plan of Action</summary>

* Construction of POA (Plan of Action)
  * Defining Clear Goals and Objectives
  * Outlining Steps and Resources for Action
  * Time Management and Prioritization in POA
* Monitoring
  * Tracking Progress Against Objectives
  * Tools and Techniques for Monitoring (Gantt Charts, Dashboards)
* Reviewing and Analyzing the Outcome
  * Post-Implementation Review and Analysis
  * Identifying Lessons Learned and Opportunities for Improvement

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<summary>M5: Creative Thinking</summary>

* Definition and Meaning of Creativity
  * Understanding Creativity in Problem Solving
  * The Role of Innovation in Creative Thinking
* The Nature of Creative Thinking
  * Convergent and Divergent Thinking
  * Idea Generation and Evaluation
  * Image Generation and Evaluation
  * Debating
* The Six-Phase Model of Creative Thinking: ICEDIP Model
  * I: Idea Generation
  * C: Conceptualization
  * E: Evaluation
  * D: Development
  * I: Implementation
  * P: Promotion and Refinement of Ideas

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## Question Directory

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