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Critical Thinking Case Study, 2007.
An evaluation of the problems of the University of Phoenix "Let It Pour" critical thinking case study.
1,513 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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Using critical thinking, this paper defines, analyzes and evaluates the problems of the University of Phoenix "Let It Pour" critical thinking case study of Faith Community Hospital. The paper discusses the numerous problems that Faith Community Hospital is a faced with and then evaluates alternatives and gives recommendations for addressing those problems.
Table of Contents:
Abstract
"Let it Pour" Critical Thinking Case Study
Analysis -What Is It
Synthesis - What We Can do About It
Prescription - What Should We do About It
Conclusion
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"The health of the organizational culture of FCH is another component paramount to the long-term success and stability of the hospital. Success in any work setting depends on a respect for people and an understanding of human behavior in complex organizational systems (Schermerhorn et al, 2005 p. 9). Therefore, I also recommend the human resources department issue surveys to hospital staff, and patients on a quarterly basis. The survey results should be used as a management tool to gauge and control the health needs of the organization as perceived by the patients and employees."
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Critical Thinking Case Study, 2006.
This paper discusses in detail the case study entitled "Critical Thinking Case Study."
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 0 sources, $ 89.95
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In the paper, the relative merits of individual actions are reviewed and analyzed in relation to the business and ethical considerations. Further consideration and analysis is completed through concrete conclusions based on the earlier responses. Finally, a detailed Executive Summary is provided for leadership to review.
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"Kelly is a key figure in AcuScan as the Chief Engineer. As such, he rightfully expresses reservations about some of the assumptions other staff members are making, primarily Pat, but in so doing makes a few of his own: 1) On page 16 when Kelly says, "Product development just doesn't work that way" he is actually making the assumption that there isn't another way, 2) On page 17 Kelly states first, "we can't come up with all those features just like that," he is assuming that is the request, when in reality that is not necessarily what's being asked of him, 3) Also on page 17 Kelly says that Pat may not be familiar with "QC" making the professional insult and assumption Pat doesn't understand quality control."
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Case Study: ?Raising Achievement Project?, 2005.
This paper is a case study performed in 103 primary Great Britain schools in collaboration with the "Raising Achievement Project", which was implemented over a five year period.
25,380 words (approx. 101.5 pages), 103 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This paper explains that the study focuses on the "talking", "conversation", "interaction", "collaboration", "listening", and "action engagement", which occur in the classroom and whole school environment, and examines the cognitive levels and meta cognitive aspects of students, seeking insight into the best practices, on the basis of the whole school environment. The author points out that there is a strong link between structured talk and purposeful talk among teachers and the development of thinking in relation to teaching and learning. The paper relates that the research used a qualitative rather than quantitative methodology, which allowed the research to be in its natural setting, in an open and responsive manner, permitting the researcher to get closer to the data sources and context of the data.
Table of Contents
Case Study Introduction
Emerging Questions
Main Goal of the Case Study
Methodology
Approach of the Case Study
Key Features of this Project
Focus of the Case Study
Structure of the In-Service Days of the Project
Teaching the "What?", "How?" and "Why?"
Emerging Questions
Outcomes of the Project
Evidence provided by OFSTED of 1998 L.E.A.
PHASE Two of the Case Study
Evidence Collected as Part of the Project Evaluation Process
Evidence from OFSTED Inspections of L.E.A. Schools
Quality of Provision
Key Questions
Central Hypothesis
Research Methodology
Research Design
Research Methods
Bloom's Taxonomy
Cognition
Creative Thinking
Critical Thinking
Infusion
Meta-cognition
Thinking Skills
Transfer
Data Analysis
Quantitative Methods of Analysis
Triangulation in Qualitative Research
Evidence and Analysis
Reflection Sheets
Literature Review
Important Questions for the Educator
Instructional Conversation Application in Proper Settings
The Teacher's Key in Instructional Conversation
"Teaching Thinking Skills" by Kathleen Cotton
Findings
Critical Thinking across the Curriculum
Learning Outcomes Suggested in Communication Curricular Goals
Higher Order Thinking Skills
Method One: Heuristic Problem-Solving Strategies
Method Two: The Meta-cognitive Approach
Method Three" Subject-based Strategies Cognitive Acceleration in Science and Maths
"Learning to Learn"
Self-Actualization? Cognitive Enhancing?
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"The focus of the Project Teacher was in the working with the teachers in the development of their teaching and learning skills in the classroom. Each of the 103 schools received seven visits, each for one-half of the school day. The visits were timed so as to allow the teachers time in between each visit to test strategies of teaching and further develop them in an independent manner. Not at any time was this project, a.k.a. case study considered to be a "quick-fix" support program. Indeed, this project was to provide teachers with practical support in the development of effective and strategic teaching methods as well as to allow time for reflection on their own individual methods of practice. Further, this project provided necessary support for those in senior management positions for the purpose of embedding the new strategy firmly within the institution and administration of each of the schools."
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Hospital Management Case Study, 2005.
This paper is an analysis of a critical thinking case study: "Let It Pour - My First Assignment as Executive Assistant".
2,325 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 71.95
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This paper states that the position of the hospital is that it lacks skilled management. The author points out that the organization seems no longer to believe in the premises for which it was established as reflected in the differences in the opinions of various people on the Board of the organization and in the inability of the CEO to control these differences. The paper relates that the CEO is not able to manage the differences in opinion among the hospital staff and there is a laxity in not fixing the rules under which the staff has to operate in terms of medical and financial operations especially in the area of medical insurance.
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"The thinking of the CEO is clear from his statement saying "I report directly to the Board of Directors of the Faith Foundation. Its diversity alone represents a kaleidoscope of thinking and decision-making. The grand point of commonality among the Board members is their support of the purpose, values, and survival of Faith Hospital." (Let It Pour: My First Assignment as Executive Assistant) The problem is thus not only in the hospital but goes even further and it goes to the Board. The Board embers do not have identical opinions about the method of running the hospital and this means that the differences of opinion will percolate down. At the same time, they all want the hospital to continue operating, but this is difficult if they do not have unanimity in thinking or decision making."
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Panera Bread Case Study, 2008.
This paper is a case study on the Pandera Bread company, which is one of the most successful in it's restaurant category.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 60.95
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This paper is a case study of the Pandera Bread company, which was created by Louis Kane and Ron Shaich on the Eastern coast of the US in 1981. The company is currently operating 1027 bakery cafes across the country. 696 of these working points are franchised and the rest are company-owned. The paper discusses the group's activity, which covers the provision of food for breakfast and lunch and is spread across three business segments: bakery & cafe, franchise and the provision of fresh dough to franchisees. Also, the paper discusses the companies statistics, such as being considered by Business Week among the 100 Hot Growth Companies in US. Specifically, the paper assesses the bakery-cafe subunit, which is the company's flagship activity, and it's growth and franchise units. The paper asserts that franchising is one of the ways in which the company manages to create wider brand awareness and presence across the country and in the same time diversifies its risk. Also, this paper included many graphs and tables illustrating the key points throughout.
Outline:
Introduction
Strategic thinking
Tactical planning
a. Key Results
b. Success Factors
c. Critical Issues
d. One-Year Objective
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"The total revenue, tangible book value, gross profit and cash from operations have values above the industry average. The higher these ratios are, the better is for the company. The inventory seems to have a value higher than the industry average. However, this ratio is positive when it has a low value, which suggests that the company's inventory is high. The levered free cash flow should be as high as possible to express a positive impact on the company. In Panera's case the value shows a negative evolution. One of the explanations for this evolution could be a high interest of mandatory principal repayment.
"Overall, the company's evolution in the last years has been remarkable and the Bakery and Cafe subunit has been by far the group's most important activity. In marketing terms, it is the group's "cash cow" activity as it already reached a maturity point - the company has been in this business for around 25 years; and the activity is still generating high revenues."
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Nursing Case Study, 2005.
This paper offers a nursing care plan that uses critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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The paper provides a case study that assesses the status of a patient and the nursing outcomes suggested to improve the physical status of the patient. The patient is an elderly woman who broke an arm in a car accident and has been having successive dizzy spells. The case study is not included in the paper. The paper focuses on the objectives, outcomes and strategies of nursing in this case study.
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"With the existing knowledge, care strategies should be used to promote the comfort of the patient. The principle symptoms that the patient demonstrates appear to be related to their physical discomfort and pain management is the objective of this scenario. Additional care objectives will need to be further clarified when the tests are returned: If the patient has suffered head injury, for example, or if the medication that the patient has been prescribed contributed to the successive dizziness and fall. It is intriguing that no background information on the conditions leading up to the initial accident is provided. Background information is critical in making conscientious, informed decisions in nursing practice (Hanson, 2000). There is a chance that the same dizziness that caused the patient's fall also contributed to dizziness in which the patient lost control of their vehicle."
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Critical Thinking vs. Creative Thinking, 2002.
This paper explains and compares these two modes of thinking.
630 words (approx. 2.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 22.95
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This paper differentiates between critical thinking and creative thinking, explaining the features and uses of each of these modes of thinking. The importance of both creativity and critical thinking is highlighted with the use of examples and famous quotes. It concludes by clarifying the place of creative thinking as an essential supplement to critical thinking, as opposed to a replacement for it.
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"Creative and critical thinking are often used simultaneously, but they have different meanings. Creative thinking can be described as creating ideas or thoughts. Creative is described as creating or power of creating resulting from originality of thought or imaginative. Critical thinking is evaluating the idea or thought. Both are different, but are important in the lives of people."
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Systems Development Case Study: the Case of PepsiCo, 2005.
A case study looking at PepsiCo's implementation of a new procurement tracking and data-keeping system.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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The paper looks at PepsiCo's recent decision to implement a new procurement tracking and data-keeping system for its international operations. It paper examines the objective that drove the change, the factors at play which made it desirable, the main participants in the new design, and the systems development cycle approach which would have worked best had it been implemented at the start of the entire process.
Finally, the paper looks at the problems and opportunities that would have been considered by the student if he had been in charge of the design and implementation of the new procurement system.
From the Paper
"The following paper will briefly review five questions which invariably arise when assessing why a particular systems arrangement is adopted by an organization. Specifically, the paper will look at PepsiCo's objectives for any Purchase to Pay system modification it undertakes, what factors were present to motivate the company to implement the project, who were the main participants PepsiCo had to involve so as to develop the corporation's revamped Purchase to Pay system, which systems development cycle approach would have been best for the PepsiCo project and, not least of all, what problems and opportunities should have been considered in conducting the initial systems investigation? This is a fairly complex topic, but the underlying truth it reveals are not especially complex at all; to wit, the case study of PepsiCo underscores how important it is to examine every option and scenario before making detailed changes.."
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Critical Discourse Analysis, 2005.
This paper is a methodological study using critical discourse analysis to interrogate the assumptions underlying critical race theory in educational research.
25,870 words (approx. 103.5 pages), 92 sources, APA, $ 249.95
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This paper discusses critical discourse analysis (CDA) as used to analyze a Critical Race Theory (CRT) case study, which investigated reflective discourses of three co-directors of a Canadian summer institute on multi-culturalism and diversity. The author points out that CDA analysis of the discourses was undertaken using Clegg's six criteria of language-power discourse within groups and organizations as variables for the analysis: (1) Values, (2) rules, (3) power, (4) discretion, (5) organization and (6) paradox. The paper concludes that CDA, when used in its pure form for CRT analysis, represented a very slow and painstaking task; however, using Cleggs criteria was efficient and yielded flaws in the methodology of the case study approach.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Purpose of the Study
Research Question
Hypothesis
Null Hypothesis
Assumptions
Limitations
Delimitations
Literature Review
Introduction
Literature on Educational and Qualitative Research
Differences between Qualitative and Quantitative Research
Definition, Types, and Uses of Qualitative Research
Overview of Critical Race Theory (CRT): Its Purposes, Assumptions, and Limitations
Descriptive CRT Literature
Origins of Critical Race Theory (CRT)
The Power of Storytelling
Descriptive Literature on Race and Multiculturalism
Enter "CRT-Light": Public Education Trends of the 1970's and 1980's
The 1990's and Beyond
Review of Critical Race Theory (CRT) Case Studies
Case Study 1: 'Thinking the Practice': Academic Adult Educators' Reflections on Mediating a Summer Institute as a Multicultural Learning Journey for Graduate Students'
Patti's Reflections: 'Walking on Quicksand'
Shahrzad's Reflections: 'Marginality of the 'Subject'; 'Subjectivity' of the Margin
Andre's Reflections: 'The Personal is Pedagogical'
Case Study 2: 'A Critical Race Analysis of Latino(a) and African American Advanced Placement Enrollment in Public High Schools'
Case Study 2's Methodology
Case Study 2 Results
Discussion, Recommendations and Conclusions
Case Study 3: 'Understanding Cheating in Nepal'
Case Study 4: 'The Acceptance of a Multicultural Education among Appalachian College Students'
Survey Instrument Content and Methods
Survey Distribution Methods
Case Study Survey Results
Other CRT Case Studies, Briefly Described
Conclusion
Research Methods
Introduction
Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) as a Method
Origins of Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA)
Conclusions
Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) Used to Interrogate Two Critical Race Theory Case Studies
The Case Study: 'Thinking the Practice': Academic Adult Educators' Reflections on Mediating a Summer Institute as a Multicultural Learning Journey for Graduate Students'
Values
Power
Rules
Discretion
Organization
Conclusion
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"The researcher for the present study also believed that ethnographic research elements were strongly present within secondary data for the study. This was because various pieces of both descriptive and case study literature, used as data for the present study, consisted of analysis and interpretation of other researchers' observations of day-to-day activities, over time, of particular groups that were observed first-hand (e.g., graduate students attending a summer institute on diversity; middle school students in Nepal; students in university basic writing and college composition courses). In addition, results of previously-conducted (by other researchers) ethnographic research, e.g., participant observation accomplished by the researcher over time were used, within the present study, as secondary data."
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Thinking Modes in Inquiry Systems, 2004.
This paper discusses thinking modes, such as induction, deduction, multiple realities, and dialectics, used in inquiry systems.
2,275 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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This paper explains that an inquiry system, which is a systematic investigation for producing knowledge by processing input through an operator for an output, acts as a guarantor for the operator to verify the conclusion of an issue. The author points out that deductive thinking is a scientific method in applying laws to come up with assumptions that can be tested. Observations are collected to deal with those assumptions, and then the laws will be confirmed by deductive thinking. The paper demonstrates the inductive approach by presenting the case of the relationship between the brightness of lighting while sleeping and myopia; however, it is hardly a cause-and-effect relationship, as many other factors are ignored. For example, the reading habits of children, genetic factors affecting their visual system, and the social status and the educational level of the family.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Inductive Approach
Deductive Approach
Multiple Realities
Dialectics
Case Study 1: Inductive Approach
The Relationship between the Brightness of Lighting While Sleeping and Myopia
Case Study 2: Deductive Approach
The Age of the Earth
Case Study 3: Multiple Realities
Searching for a Way to Save a Corporation
Case Study 4: Dialectic Approach
Complete Ban on Smoking in Indoor Area
Conclusion
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"For the strength of this approach, it can be used effectively in gaining the belief of people on propositions of past or present fact or value and it will often be a superior method in persuading others with presenting the facts and data the observer gathered. In this case, the physician concluded that the causality between the degree of the brightness in sleeping and the children?s tendency to myopia, the findings of his research was clearly presented and his observation is seems to be scientific and believable, thus, after reading the article, many parents bought eyeshades for their children."
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Critical Thinking, 2007.
An analysis of the process and advantages of critical thinking over regular thinking.
1,566 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper compares and contrasts the various definitions of critical thinking. The paper discusses the significance of encouraging and facilitating the process of critical thinking in students within a high school setting. It describes the process of critical thinking and discusses the advantages of critical thinking over regular thinking for all individuals.
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"Studies have proved that cognitive skills lead to critical thinking. Research has shown increased forms of critical thinking among the students who have greater requirement for cognition and enhanced active learning. In the case of students whose cognitive capacities have been advanced by means of course exercises and assessment methods are able to promote the idea of critical thinking. The cognitive development, involving interpretation skills, analysis, assessment, as well as inference would tend to include the student's reading of a message as well as forming judgment regarding its effects. This is a function which is considered to be most typical with regard to the assessment of deduction in that of critical thinking. Further with regard to tapping of the student's capability in relation to deduction, the assessment of cognitive skills analyzes their understanding and acceptance of the varied fallacies, inclusive of those including slippery slopes, over-generalization, as well as wrong links. The assessment could also understand and tap knowledge of students with regard to socio-political values, which is important for finding about the incredibility relating to an argument. (Cheung; Kwan; Yue, 2002)"
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Critical Thinking: Problem Resolution, 2007.
An analysis of a particular example of critical thinking using the critical thinking problem solving model by R. Hansten and M. Washburn.
846 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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This paper examines critical thinking (otherwise referred to as reflective thinking). The author reflects on a situation she experienced while holding a position in a hospital's accounting department and looks at how it was necessary to apply critical thinking to the problems that existed in the department. The paper presents the writer's opinion of the worth of the critical thinking problem solving model by R. Hansten and M. Washburn.
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"Implementing the change would require some cross training from those who were skilled and knowledgeable of various insurance company nuances. Incorporating insurance company specific protocols into an online or hardcopy binder, with company listed alphabetically, would provide a reliable reference tool from which to adequately handle insurance company protocols. It is also suggested that a day be devoted to cross training presentations; for example, in the morning the manager could conduct a presentation on how to effectively deal with insurance companies and in the afternoon conduct a presentation on how to effectively deal with private patients, both with ample time for team discussion."
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Thinking and Decision Making, 2008.
This paper compares three different thinking processes to discover how each affects the critical thinking process.
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This paper analyzes three different thinking styles: logical, persuasive and systematic thinking. The author uses workplace examples to show how the critical thinking-process moves into the decision making-process. The paper explains that one component of logical thinking is the deductive thinking process, which then is broken down into three types of syllogism-- categorical, hypothetical and disjunctive. The author relates that a successful persuader usually has knowledge of the subject, is objective, and honest, and can appeal to the other person's needs, wants, and values. The paper utilizes the example of an employee asking for a raise to demonstrate systematic thinking.
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"Persuasive thinking can be positive when following moral and ethical guidelines. In doing so one must be aware of his or her biases and control them. It's necessary to be objective and see things from different perspectives and to know the audience's values and needs.
Thinking systematically, or methodically, is probably the most popular and most organized style of thinking. Systematic Thinking involves the thinker to follow four simple steps, they are: (1) recognize and investigate the problem, (2) devise multiple alternatives, (3) characterize and institute a selection criteria, and (4) make a concluding verdict."
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Thinking and Decision Making, 2008.
This paper analyzes three types of thinking styles: logical, persuasive and systematic thinking.
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This paper explains that critical thinking and critical decision-making are partners in managing beneficially any business or organization; therefore, managers need the proper skills to make good sound decisions. The author explores logical thinking by looking at the deductive thinking process, which includes categorical, hypothetical and disjunctive syllogisms. The paper points out that a successful persuader usually has knowledge of the subject, is objective, follows ethical guidelines and can appeal to the other person's needs and values The author relates that persuasive thinking is a form of creative thinking, which takes quite a bit of involvement, ingenuity and thought. The paper describes the process of systematic thinking as (1) recognizing and investigating the problem, (2) devising multiple alternatives, (3) characterizing and instituting a selection criterion and (4) making a concluding verdict.
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"A good example of systematic thinking occurs when an employee is in need of a raise or promotion. The employee would first establish a plan. The employee would analyze his or her individual position within the company as well as analyze the situation. What does the employee need to do now to achieve the raise or promotion? What will their next step be in order to bring them closer to his or her raise or promotion? This allows the employee to think coherently by developing a timeline and acting accordingly."
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Rain Man: An Illustrative Thinking, 2001.
A discussion on the three thinking processes: deductive reasoning, creative thinking or reasoning, and problem solving.
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This paper uses the movie "Rain Man" to illustrate the concepts of three thinking processes. The writer underscores the mechanics of deductive reasoning, creative thinking or reasoning and problem solving while citing examples from the movie as well as discussions on cognitive psychology.
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"The human thinking process is extremely complex. We have many ways of problem solving that we are not aware of but simply use. The movie Rain Man is an excellent illustration of what can happen if the processes are not complete or they are confused in our brains. Deductive reasoning, creative reasoning and problem solving are all intertwined and the movie about an autistic man provides a clear picture of the differences."
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