We often think about the quality of the mind. We pass various online tests for determining the level of intelligence. Although, they are already clearly manifested in reality through reaction and decision-making by a person in a difficult situation. Let's talk about this and the features of individual thinking.
A little bit 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 through inferences to reveal what we cannot learn, relying solely on perception.
Thinking paves the way for knowledge that cannot be obtained otherwise. This is a process for solving problems. The latter imply questions for which there are no direct answers. They are hidden in the source data. By transforming them through logic, a solution can be found.
Thinking is also defined as a process of generalized knowledge of reality. That is, obtaining general information about it occurs at the level of terms.
Thinking tasks are solved with the help of:
- Analysis. This is a mental operation by which the whole is divided into its constituent parts. The study begins with it.
- 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 a problem is unclear, analysis is required first.
- Comparisons. Objects are compared in order to find common features and differences.
All people are individual and with different thinking.
About the quality of mind
Personal differences in the thinking 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 a person’s ability to express his opinion, set goals and objectives, find answers and make decisions, without 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 evaluate them strictly and correctly, to distinguish between strengths and weaknesses, to highlight the main thoughts and mistakes 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 problems, see details that others do not notice, find a way out and predict further development.
- Flexibility. It allows a person to quickly review decisions made, to 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 the flexibility of the mind can easily find the answer in many ways.
- Rapidity. 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 the event of an early decision. It has nothing to do with haste of thinking, when a decision is made “hastily”, “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 the individual to give an objective assessment of the negative and positive characteristics of the phenomena. And also scrupulously, restrained and calmly, to verify the truth of decisions.
So, we went over briefly on the qualities of the mind, the main ones. We dwell on the latter in more detail.
Criticality
A person with a critical mind carefully checks his assumptions, not accepting every mental decision that comes as true 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 ability to hold on to the work of fantasy, which leads along the wrong path to unrealistic pipe projects.
The independence and criticality of the mind is a wonderful tandem of the prerequisites for creative, innovative activities 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 about which we spoke above, as well as:
- Curiosity. It is expressed in a person’s desire to learn new things. But it can also be superficial.
- Inquisitiveness is the desire to comprehensively study the phenomenon in significant relationships.
Both of these qualities are the basis of active cognitive activity.
Sequence of thought
Another quality of the human mind. This is a strictly consistent mind. It manifests itself in the ability to follow a strict logical chain in the study of the phenomenon, as well as the legitimate reasoning of thoughts and a clear logical process.
A man of a consistent mind in thought adheres to one problem, without jumping to another. Studying a difficult task, follows a specific method of consideration. Having formed thoughts, he traces the order of information output, adhering to the intended plan. There are no logical errors in his thoughts. If he considered certain conclusions to be true, he draws all conclusions that come out of them without fear and fear. He seeks to find more evidence of judgment.
The mind needs to be trained
There are six basic qualities of the mind in psychology that should be developed - 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 yourself the tasks! However, they should be interesting.
- Replenish your vocabulary. Read books, learn foreign languages. Thus, you will learn to clearly and correctly state your thoughts, thereby developing your mind.
- Draw. Using 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 poems, and if possible, poems. This process contributes to the development of not only memory, but also imagination and creativity.
- Get involved in cooking. Retreat from the recipe, include imagination and imagination.
- Play checkers and chess with your friends. Do not know how? Then this is a great occasion to learn this.
- Solve math problems to develop analytical thinking that helps improve the mind.
- Learn a new word every day. It doesn’t matter from which field you learn the term, the main thing is knowledge and self-improvement.
And think for yourself. Today there is no problem accessing any information, thanks to the Internet, where you can even find a solution to school problems. Try not to go to various sources for answers. The less we start to think, the weaker our memory and mind are. And, of course, do not forget about proper nutrition, getting rid of bad habits. Have more rest and fully get enough sleep, do sports, take a walk in the fresh air, enjoy life, raise your spirits and you will succeed.