Q1
Living an “Examined” Life: There are tasks that require you to examine your thoughts and your life. For example, writing a resume or posting a social media profile both require some reflection. Describe a recent event, task, or time that caused you to reflect on your life. What did you discover as a result?
Q2
A Roadmap to Your Mind: Chaffee lists sixteen thinking abilities that will be covered in the text. Which three of these seem most important to you personally? Why is each important?
Q3
Working Toward Goals: Identify one of your personal or professional goals. Why is the goal important to you? How do you plan to achieve it?
Q4
Working Toward Goals: Identify one of your personal or professional goals. Why is the goal important to you? How do you plan to achieve it?
Q5
An Organized Approach to Making Decisions: Think of an important personal decision that you need to make. How might applying the five-step decision-making method help you make this decision? How might a methodical approach to decision making increase the likelihood that you will make the best decision under the circumstances?
Q6
Living Creatively: In what aspects of your life do you feel that you are most creative? Give specific examples and explain why you think they are creative. In what areas would you like to develop a more creative approach?
Q7
Thinking Ahead: From your own experience, describe a situation in which you used both critical and creative thinking, even if you were unaware of it at the time.
