PPT: Thinking

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Th inking
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Th inking
The Nature of Thinking
Thinking is the base of all mental activities.
It is something only humans can do in a complex way.
Thinking means using and analyzing information from our 
surroundings.
When you look at a painting, you don¾t just see colors and 
lines 4
you try to understand its meaning and connect it to what 
you already know.
Thinking helps us to:
imagine new ideas,
reason and make sense of things,
solve problems,
make judgments, and
take decisions.
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Th inking
The Nature of Thinking
Thinking is the base of all mental activities.
It is something only humans can do in a complex way.
Thinking means using and analyzing information from our 
surroundings.
When you look at a painting, you don¾t just see colors and 
lines 4
you try to understand its meaning and connect it to what 
you already know.
Thinking helps us to:
imagine new ideas,
reason and make sense of things,
solve problems,
make judgments, and
take decisions.
Building Blocks of Thought
Mental Images
Visual representations of experiences stored in 
memory. When imagining the Taj Mahal, you see 
through your "mind's eye"4creating sensory 
experiences without physical stimuli.
Concepts
Mental categories that organize knowledge 
efficiently. Concepts help classify objects, events, 
and ideas, allowing quick access to stored 
information and understanding.
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Th inking
The Nature of Thinking
Thinking is the base of all mental activities.
It is something only humans can do in a complex way.
Thinking means using and analyzing information from our 
surroundings.
When you look at a painting, you don¾t just see colors and 
lines 4
you try to understand its meaning and connect it to what 
you already know.
Thinking helps us to:
imagine new ideas,
reason and make sense of things,
solve problems,
make judgments, and
take decisions.
Building Blocks of Thought
Mental Images
Visual representations of experiences stored in 
memory. When imagining the Taj Mahal, you see 
through your "mind's eye"4creating sensory 
experiences without physical stimuli.
Concepts
Mental categories that organize knowledge 
efficiently. Concepts help classify objects, events, 
and ideas, allowing quick access to stored 
information and understanding.
Mental Images
Mental images are like pictures in our mind.
They help us think about places, objects, and 
events we have seen or imagined.
For example, when giving directions, drawing 
a map shows the mental image in your mind.
These mental maps help us remember 
locations and how places are connected.
Research shows that mental images use the 
same brain areas as real vision 4
this proves that they are real experiences in 
the brain.
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Th inking
The Nature of Thinking
Thinking is the base of all mental activities.
It is something only humans can do in a complex way.
Thinking means using and analyzing information from our 
surroundings.
When you look at a painting, you don¾t just see colors and 
lines 4
you try to understand its meaning and connect it to what 
you already know.
Thinking helps us to:
imagine new ideas,
reason and make sense of things,
solve problems,
make judgments, and
take decisions.
Building Blocks of Thought
Mental Images
Visual representations of experiences stored in 
memory. When imagining the Taj Mahal, you see 
through your "mind's eye"4creating sensory 
experiences without physical stimuli.
Concepts
Mental categories that organize knowledge 
efficiently. Concepts help classify objects, events, 
and ideas, allowing quick access to stored 
information and understanding.
Mental Images
Mental images are like pictures in our mind.
They help us think about places, objects, and 
events we have seen or imagined.
For example, when giving directions, drawing 
a map shows the mental image in your mind.
These mental maps help us remember 
locations and how places are connected.
Research shows that mental images use the 
same brain areas as real vision 4
this proves that they are real experiences in 
the brain.
The Process of Thinking
Concepts organize our mental world by grouping objects and experiences into categories based on shared 
properties. This cognitive filing system enables efficient thinking and communication.
Furniture
Tables, chairs, sofas4grouped by 
function and form
Fruit
Apples, oranges, bananas4
categorized by botanical 
characteristics
Animals
Dogs, cats, horses4classified by 
biological features