1. Along with working memory, we can use ideas and general knowledge to process information about situations and to make decisions. This information furthers our knowledge of what our working memory is doing when it is processing all the information that we take in before and while we are making decisions. Availability heuristic and representative heuristic along with how we perceive a situation affect our decision making as well our working memory is also used to process the info that goes into decision marking.
2. Propositional calculus is a complex topic in the text. Affirming the antecedent, affirming the consequent, denying the antecedent, and denying the consequent can all be confusing. After reading it multiple times, it is still a little unclear. Also, I would like Demonstration 12.4 (in the 2005 edition) to be explained further.
3. This information is very helpful in understanding the decisions that students are making. We can use the specific heuristics and their previous decisions to understand what techniques they are using and to help them understand their decisions. I like the idea of using examples like Demonstration 12.8 to help students understand the difference that background information can make because sometimes they leave out important information when making decisions. Also, using demonstration 12.9, framing effect and wording would be useful to help students realize how specific wording affects their beliefs about a topic or how they understand an example. This could help students realize how wording affects their decision making. This would be useful when students are learning about politics and their views about political issues.
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I particulary like the framing effect. I wich I had more time to think about how I am going to state questions because I do see a huge advantage to paying attention to how we "frame" our questions. If everyone was aware of tone of voice along with the framing effect, I believe people would have much less fricion in their lives. We should focus on the positive rather than the negatives! :)
ReplyDeleteThe framing effect is a real problem when you have teens. If you frame a question incorrectly, or not to their liking, your teen can hate you more than EVER! Asking if they plan to wear that outfit tonight can be a loaded question.
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