We often think about the quality of the mind. We pass various online tests to determine the level of intelligence. Although, they are already clearly manifested in reality, through the reaction and decision-making of a person in a difficult situation. Let's talk about this and the peculiarities of individual thinking.
A little about the thought process
We learn the world through sensations and perceptions, and only then - through thinking. The function of the latter is to expand the boundaries of knowledge through going beyond the boundaries of feeling. That is, it helps by inference to reveal what we cannot know, relying solely on perception.
Thinking paves the way for knowledge that cannot be obtained otherwise. This is a problem solving process. The latter imply questions to which there are no direct answers. They are hidden in the original data. By transforming them through logic, a solution can be found.
Thinking is also defined as a process of generalized cognition of reality. That is, obtaining general information about ithappens at the level of terms.
Thinking tasks are solved with the help of:
- Analysis. It is a mental operation by which the whole is divided into its component parts. This is where the exploration begins.
- Synthesis. It implies the mental and practical process of combining fragments into a single picture. This operation is the opposite of analysis, but they are both complementary. If information on an issue is not clear, analysis is required first.
- Comparisons. Objects are compared to find similarities and differences.
All people are individual and with different mindsets.
About the quality of mind
Personal differences in the thought process of an individual are manifested in different qualities of the mind, which he demonstrates in the implementation of activities. The most significant of them are:
- Independence of thinking. It is expressed in the ability of a person to express his opinion, set goals and objectives, find answers and make decisions, while not resorting to the help of other people. The independence of the mind is inextricably linked with its criticality, the ability not to accept other people's judgments, but to strictly and correctly evaluate them, distinguish between strengths and weaknesses, highlight the main thoughts, and the mistakes that are made in them.
- Latitude. It is characterized by a comprehensive outlook, the desire to learn new things, self-improvement in various fields of science and practice.
- Depth. The greatest property that allows a person to look deep into the problem, to see details that others do not notice,find a way out and predict further development.
- Flexibility. Allows a person to quickly review the decisions made, correct the wrong ones, and in a new extraordinary way. The individual does not use template methods for solving the problem. For example, a student with a flexible mind can easily find the answer in many ways.
- Speed. It is expressed in the speed of solving problems and the thought process. Depends on experience, accumulated knowledge and skills. Speed of thought is required from the individual in case of making a quick decision. It has nothing to do with the haste of thinking, when a decision is made "hurriedly", "somehow", a person clings to the first thoughts that come to mind without checking them, and does not take into account all the data necessary to solve the problem.
- And criticality. This property allows an individual to give an objective assessment of the negative and positive characteristics of phenomena. And also scrupulously, sustainedly and coolly, check the truth of decisions.
So, we briefly ran through the qualities of the mind, the main ones. Let's dwell on the latter.
Criticality
A person with a critical mind carefully checks his assumptions, not accepting every mental decision that comes as the truth until he is convinced of its correctness. The critical mind is an organized mind that makes extensive use of the imagination, relying on it in the creation of the new. And at the same time, he has the ability and skill to hold back the work of fantasy, which leads along the wrong path to unreal unrealizableprojects.
Independence and criticality of the mind is a wonderful tandem of prerequisites for creative, innovative activity of the individual.
Other individual qualities of the mind
So, in the mental work of people, the personal characteristics of their thinking are manifested. These include the qualities of the mind that we talked about above, as well as:
- Curiosity. It is expressed in the desire of a person to learn new things. But it can also be superficial.
- Inquisitiveness - the desire to comprehensively study the phenomenon in significant ways.
Both of these qualities are the basis of active cognitive activity.
Sequence of Thought
Another quality of the human mind. This is a strictly sequential mind. Manifested in the ability to follow a strict logical chain in the study of the phenomenon, as well as the regular reasoning of reflections and a clear logical process.
A person of a consistent mind in thinking sticks to one problem without jumping to another. Studying a difficult task, follows a specific method of consideration. Having formed thoughts, traces the order of information release, adhering to the planned plan. There are no logical errors in his thinking. If he considers certain conclusions to be true, then without fear and apprehension he draws all the conclusions that come from them. He seeks to find more evidence for the judgments.
The mind needs to be trained
There are six basic qualities of the mind in psychology that should bedevelop - depth, breadth, flexibility, independence, speed and consistency. As long as there is no task, the mind will degrade!
How to do it
There are several recommendations. Consider them:
- The main thing is to set goals for yourself! At the same time, they should be interesting.
- Grow your vocabulary. Read books, study foreign languages. Thus, you will learn to express thoughts clearly and correctly, thereby developing your mind.
- Draw. With the help of a bright palette, you can depict your future, dreams, emotional state on a piece of paper. Painting develops imagination and thinking.
- Solve puzzles, puzzles, crosswords.
- Listen to classical music.
- Write poetry, and if possible, poems. This process contributes to the development of not only memory, but also imagination and creativity.
- Get into cooking. Deviate from the recipe, turn on fantasy and imagination.
- Play checkers and chess with your friends. Can't you? Then this is a great opportunity to learn it.
- Solve math problems to develop analytical thinking that improves the mind.
- Learn a new word every day. It doesn't matter what field you learn the term from, the main thing is knowledge and self-improvement.
And think for yourself. Today there is no problem to access any information, thanks to the Internet, where you can even find the solution to school problems. Try not to seek answers from different sources. Howthe less we begin to think, the weaker our memory and mind develop. And, of course, do not forget about proper nutrition, getting rid of bad habits. Rest more and get enough sleep, play sports, walk in the fresh air, enjoy life, cheer yourself up and you will succeed.
