List of basic thinking-related topics

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Thought or thinking is mental activity which allows beings to model the world, and so to deal with the world effectively according to their own goals, plans, ends and desires. Thinking is manipulating information, as when we form concepts, engage in problem solving, reason and make decisions. A thought may be an idea, an image, a sound or even an emotional feeling that arises from the brain. Thinking is a higher cognitive function and the analysis of thinking processes is part of cognitive psychology.

The following list of topics is provided as an overview of and introduction to thinking:

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[edit] Essence of thinking

Main article: Thought

[edit] Types of thought

  • Organizational thinking (thinking by organizations)
  • Reasoning

[edit] Qualities of thought

[edit] Fields that study thinking and reasoning

[edit] History of thinking

Main article: History of thought

[edit] Basic thinking concepts

[edit] Brain and brain biology

[edit] Intelligence

[edit] Nootropics (Cognitive enhancers and smart drugs)

[edit] Psychometrics (measuring intelligence and cognitive traits)

[edit] Thinking, artificial

  • Artificial creativity

[edit] Thinking, organizational (thinking by organizations)

[edit] Thinking, personal

[edit] Awareness

[edit] Creative processes and idea generation

[edit] Decision making

[edit] Emotional intelligence (Emotionally-based thinking)

[edit] Erroneous thinking

[edit] Learning and Memory

[edit] Reason and reasoning

[edit] Teaching methods and skills

[edit] Other

[edit] Scholars and researchers of thinking

[edit] Thinking-related lists

Main article: Lists of thinking-related topics and Thinking Portal: Topics

[edit] See also

[edit] External links

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