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A GOOD
THINKER
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A
NOT-SO-GOOD THINKER
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Puts new
information in own terms
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Memorizes
without understanding
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Tolerates
ambiguity when necessary and when knowledge is incomplete
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Cuts
corners to find certainty, even if it may be wrong
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Looks
diligently for answers to difficult problems
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Is
satisfied with first attempts
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Is
deliberate and reflective
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Is hasty
and impulsive; Oversimplifies; Relies on “one shot” answers;
Shoots-from-the-hip
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Perseveres
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Gives up
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Solves
problems
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Is
overwhelmed by problems
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Makes
independent decisions
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Goes along
with the group
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Takes
risks; Learns from errors
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Is afraid
of being wrong (Matt. 25:14-30)
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Exercises
initiative, self-direction
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Needs
frequent prodding; A slothful and not a wise student (Doc. & Cov.
58:26)
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Shows
flexibility and imagination
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Stays with
familiar
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Considers
different viewpoints
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Sees
situation or problem in only one way
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Uses past
knowledge and experience
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Sees facts
and methods in isolation; Makes few connections
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Transfers
knowledge and skills to new situations
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Seldom sees
or makes application without being told
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Interested
in new insights
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Cares only
about what is on next test
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Knows how
and why he will be able to use knowledge later on
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Knows only
what appears on report card
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