Logical thinking and the way people choose to make assumptions can only occur through rational thought. According to an academic research paper by Markman and Gentner, once the model of a situation is established, logical reasoning can be expected to follow (2001, p. 229). In my line of work, for instance, every day my perceptual process is put to the test; customers and co-workers alike approach me with different issues or problems that they, in turn, perceive …
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…this will not always be possible, but after this eye-opening experience, my perception of things and people has definitely changed for the better. References: Markman, A., Gentner, D. (2001). Thinking. Annual Review of Psychology. 52 (1) Retrieved May 13, 2005 from EBSCO Host database Paul, R., Elder, L. (1999). Critical thinking: Teaching students to seek the logic of things, part II. Journal of Developmental Education. (23, 4). Retrieved May 13, 2005 from EBSCO Host database. Kirby, G., Goodpaster, J. (1999). Thinking [Electronic version]. Prentice-Hall, Inc. 1 (5-10).