Author Question: Define analytic thinking and intuitive thinking, and give an example of each. Why do adolescents ... (Read 149 times)

jerry coleman · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Define analytic thinking and intuitive thinking, and give an example of each. Why do adolescents tend to use intuitive thinking to a greater extent than analytic thinking?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

If given some weights and asked to balance a scale by hooking the weights onto the scale's arms, how will the most cognitively advanced adolescents determine where to place the weights to balance the scale? How about preadolescents?

What will be an ideal response?

ally · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Analytic thought is formal, logical, rational, hypothetical, and deductive. Examples
will vary, but it should involve rational analysis of many factors, such as the scalebalancing
problem. Intuitive thought starts with a prior belief or assumption and
involves applying memories or feelings. Examples will vary. Adolescents use intuitive
thinking to such a great extent because it is fast and powerful. Additionally,
increased hormonal production brings emotion to the forefront of adolescents'
thought processes. Intuitive thought is easier than analytic thought.

Answer to Question 2

The teenager should be able to make systematic calculations based on multiplying
the weight times the distance from center. Younger children will use trial and error.