BSU343 / Behavioural Science

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M1: Thinking as a tool for Problem Solving

• 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

M2: Hindrances to Problem Solving Process

• 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

M3: Problem Solving

• 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:

M4: Plan of Action

• 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

M5: Creative Thinking

• 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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