Question

Explain the nature of thinking.

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Thinking is the basis of all cognitive activities and processes, which are unique to humans. It involves manipulation and analysis of information received from the environment. It is the higher mental process through which things are manipulated and the required information is analysed

Answer 2

Nature of thinking

Explanation:

• Thinking is a series of sequential symbolic process
• Thinking constitutes a set of transformations and associations between mental states or representations.
• Thinking is an internal activity that happens due to mental exploration
• Thinking is a cognitive process or activity which is directed towards a purpose
• The purpose of thinking focus on discovery or invention
• Thinking involves both foresight and hindsight
• Thinking is abstract
• Thinking can be deep or shallow
• Thinking can shift rapidly
• Thinking can be divergent, convergent, reflective, critical, creative or lateral