Only through the process of thinking, people are able to draw conclusions and process incoming information from the environment. Thinking is cognitive activity. Thinking makes it possible not to confine oneself to the material world and not to adhere to the framework built on experience and visualization. The results of mental work are invariably reflected in statements, ideas and actions. The main types of thinking are two practical and one theoretical.
The main types of thinking and their characteristics
Practical:
- visual-efficient thinking. It is implemented on external actions. It is based not on verbal forms, but on the fact that the solution of problems and the result itself is accomplished by the transformation of the situation. That is, the practical actions of objects. Namely, at an early age, children analyze the reality, based on the examples of action. This is the initial stage of logical thinking, followed by a transition to figurative thinking and further development.
- creative thinking. It is structured on representations and perceptions. The image of the real world. It is characteristic of artists, poets, architects, fashion designers and perfumers. In ordinary form, this thinking arises in the preschool age. The rudiments of visual-effective (and imaginative) thinking are even characteristic of higher animals.
Theoretical:
- abstract (verbal-logical) thinking. It is based on concepts and judgments. A person analyzes, compares phenomena, situations, objects not only from his point of view, but also takes into account the opinions of others. It is possible only if you master the speech. It is peculiar to an adult who has enough knowledge, skills and skills.
People who are inclined to the kinds of theoretical thinking include philosophers and those who lay the foundation for discoveries.
Classification of types of thinking
Types and processes of human logical and creative thinking:
- Logical. Ability to correctly create a plan, prioritize, solve complex problems, set goals, look for ways.
- Creative. The ability to think creatively - to form, invent, something new, that is not taken from experience, but invented by you. This is the highest result of mental activity.
Types and operations of thinking
It is at such mental operations that the person's mental activity is accomplished:
- Comparison. Finding similarities and differences between objects and phenomena.
- Analysis. Isolation in the subject of certain qualities, traits and properties.
- Synthesis. Closely related to the analysis. The connection of individual parts to the whole.
- Abstraction. Distraction from many aspects of properties, highlighting one.
- Generalization. Ability to combine similar signs of phenomena and objects.
Types of thinking disorders
The quality of thinking is affected by violations of the way information is perceived and processed. For example, in cases of memory or vision impairments, a poor person from the outside world receives distorted information and a representation of reality. He makes wrong conclusions and assumptions.
Another reason for the violation of the form of thinking is psychosis. The human brain stops observing the basic information processing systems, and this leads to disorder of thought.
Although the rules are the same for everyone, but the rules are the same, but why does everyone surprise with their behavior? Because we all have individual thinking. Let and generalized by science, yet, differs radically. And we must try not to lose this priceless feature. Do not strive to think in a standard way, do not limit yourself to frames. If we allow ourselves to think and develop freely, we will not be equal! Can you imagine how interesting life will be?! ..