Choose four of the Critical Thinking Steps and give examples for each one that you can use in critical thinking situations with your students. Remember that the only way to change a behavior or increase a learning skill is to encourage analysis of thought so that new thoughts will create new behaviors. The critical thinking steps listed in this section are: Ask Questions Rely on facts and not assumptions Be honest and ethical Let your mind wander Interpret information accurately to prevent conflicts Discuss issues with others

What would you suggest these organizations do when they lose a portion or even all of the funding for the outreach program?

Explain how the psychodynamic perspective differs from other perspectives in explaining the causes of psychological problems.

Which Enlightenment thinker most appealed to the interests of merchants?

In your day to day travels, select two individuals with whom you have a casual acquaintance. This might be a clerk at your bank or someone who works on your campus. Do not use students for this journal assignment. Offer genuine praise to these two individuals. Notice their reactions; their posture; their eye contact, etc. How do you think these reactions would differ if you had offered insincere or false praise to these two individuals? What might you say in offering insincere praise? Describe your experience in detail. Do you think students can tell when teachers offer insincere or false praise? What are some examples of insincere praise that you have heard spoken to students?

How do you or how does your career contribute to our nation’s homeland security posture? Do you work with other Homeland Security entities either private or governmental?

Explain the Path-Goal Theory of Leadership with pragmatic example.

Elaborate the concept of Nature vs. Nurture by keeping in mind the major contributors of personality development theories, whose work we have discussed in lecture. Incorporate examples along with your stance

List and demonstrate some of the qualities of an excellent leader you do follow.

Explain the nature of your experience in maintaining confidential information. Was this information hard copy or electronic?

How did you ensure that there was no breach in confidentiality?

Do you know what a Kodak i5200 scanner is used for?

I. Case Studies Select one of the following scenarios, then using the Co-Active Coaching book, explain what you would do and what questions you would ask in order to coach the client and help him/her move forward. (30 points) Case 1: Sandra has had a turbulent relationship with her mother most of her life. Her mother is very ill now and Sandra has just learned that she is pregnant with her first child. She wants to bridge the gap with her mother and rebuild their relationship before it is too late. However, due to personal and professional obligations, she cannot seem to find the time to do so. Case 2: Randy is an area supervisor for a successful restaurant chain, with 6 store managers that report to him directly. All 6 have undergone stringent management training, but one of the managers (Julia) is struggling to enforce the policies that the company mandates and is not working as a team player with the other managers. Randy wants to support Julia in being the manager and team player he needs her to be, but is not sure where to begin.

If you believe that religion is becoming less important, what is replacing it?