PHL 458 Week 1

Describe a situation in which critical and creative thought could have been used for a better outcome. Describe why it is important to think critically and creatively in similar situations.

Conformity is a concept that has been heavily researched in the field of social psychology. Conformity is defined as a change in behavior, beliefs, and attitudes due to group pressure perceived as real (encompassing the presence of others) or imagined (encompassing the pressure of social standards) (Myers, 2010, p. 192). The concept of conformity is a powerful influence on the tendency for people to arrange their thoughts, perspectives, and ideas with others, especially when in a group. This takes away from a person’s individuality because they want to feel accepted by others and therefore, a person will accomplish this basic need of approval through conforming.

Describe a situation in which critical and creative thought could have been used for a better outcome. Describe why it is important to think critically and creatively in similar situations.

The conflict that I encounter this week was to put to sleep my cat. It was a very difficult decission and very hard to say goodbye to my pet. I know this is not a big conflict or for some people something serious, but in the end is a life and you have to make a hard decision.

Change should be seen as a challenge and embraced with enthusiasm (Marquis & Huston, 2012). In my professional and personal life, I view and respond to change as a way to make improvements to existing regulations and circumstances. I embark upon the quest with determination to succeed at whatever task is presented to me. Life without change can become unchallenging and stagnant (Marquis & Huston, 2012). As society and technology advance, you must incorporate the necessary transformations that arise with it.

* The video clip “Thinking on the Job” in the Webtext this week illustrates the importance of critical thinking, especially in work contexts. Define the concept of critical thinking in your own words. Discuss a time in either your work or personal life in which you needed to be able to use critical thinking to either solve a problem or acquire a skill.

Conformity is a form of social influence, when we conform we act and think like members of our group. Often people even alter or change their personal beliefs to match those around them. When we conform we feel pressured to fit in with others, to be a part of the majority. While we may still have contradicting beliefs towards things, we change our behaviors and actions to match what everybody else is

Critical thinking helps me to make the right decision in my daily life. Every time that I have to decide something in my life, I first brainstorm to make the right choice. Every decision I make in life, it can make a change on it. One of the best ways I can relate it with my personal life is when I was going to move to Canada.

Perfume advertisements are made to illustrate an atmosphere and personality for a scent that you cannot smell. In the Daisy Trio by Marc Jacobs perfume advertisement femininity, purity, and youthfulness are used to create a persona for the classic daisy scent. In the airy meadows of the countryside on a sunny summer afternoon the director, Sofia Coppola illustrates the idea that being young is sexy and desirable through the elements included in the commercial. The clothing, makeup, body language, and camera techniques are used to sell the Daisy perfume, but also, youth and desire.

In any decision we make in society today we highly analyze and reflect on the judgement we are going to make. “That is, judgement that is both purposeful and reflective” (Think Critically p. 2). Our mind is capable of withstanding evidence, conceptualizations, methods and contexts all at one time. The ability of doing so is called “Critical Thinking.” We all do this but not all of us are aware. Sometimes we fail to think long enough and end up making mistakes or bad decisions but if we are patient with ourselves and analyze every situation fully, “Think Critically” in the end, it can cause us to have positive results with our judgement we have decided upon.

Often, Conformity occur through the need to fit into society and to do so individuals try to agree with what the majority say. For example, if the majority of students from an advanced

Imaginative critical thinking aptitudes have incalculable employments. Time and again individuals relate innovative critical thinking with managing emergencies or challenges, or consider it something that is utilized for amusements and riddles or uncommon sorts of occupations. In any case, inventive critical thinking aptitudes are required for accomplishing extraordinary execution in many occupations ,and all the steady employments. The word issue essentially alludes to any inconsistency between the present circumstance and a coveted future circumstance. Along these lines, figuring out how to misuse an open door is a type of critical thinking similarly as adapting to an emergency seems to be. Later , any chance to enhance work procedures or

Conformists have the habit of thinking inside the box. Therefore, they hardly ever inquire or question what’s happening around them, even if they believe what’s happening is wrong. This belief in them is an extension of their habit of following every tradition, rule and even idea that has been taught to them since childhood.

Every day as an instructional aide I use my critical thinking skills when deciding whether an impending conflict will escalate to violent behavior, deciding on how to approach a student Everyday many employees of organizations use their critical thinking skills in countless decisions, critical thinking skills are not the only skills used by employees, but they are the most important. As an employee I use my critical thinking skills when applying to the policies and procedures of my organization, making determinations, making predictions and problem solving more so on-the spot decision making, and

The concepts of critical thinking and creative thinking are both gaining increasing importance in the world today. Critical thinking allows people to understand difficult concepts in a manner that is clearer and more defined. They can more readily understand those concepts if they employ critical thinking. In all portions of everyday life, a person is expected to make independent judgments. Those judgments are based on experience and knowledge. Without the ability to think critically, every situation that a person comes across would have to be considered in isolation from all other situations. When a person encounters a problem that is a new one, he or she may be able to use critical thinking to solve those problems.