Age 10 to 14 Lesson 2.3 – Concept Development and Patterns

  1. Cognitive Domain Objectives (Beginner Level)
    1.         Define the concept of “shortcut thinking” as used in the brain’s Automatic Decision-Making System.
    1. Identify three types of concepts that influence decision-making and how concepts influence the measurement standards for decision-making.
    1. Explain how past experiences are encoded into concepts and influence future decision-making.
    1.  Apply the concept of “shortcut thinking” by identifying an example that simplifies everyday decision-making.
  2. Affective Domain Objectives (Beginner Level)
    1. Recognize the importance of being aware of how concepts shape decision-making.
    1. Discuss the potential risks of using outdated concepts in a group setting.
    1.         Value the role of self-awareness in identifying when a concept may be outdated or ineffective.
  3. Psychomotor Domain Objectives (Beginner Level)
    1.    Observe and replicate the questioning process to assess if a concept is still relevant.
    1. Use a checklist to practice recognizing when the Automatic Decision-Making System might rely on assumptions from past experiences.
    1. Use a reflection journal to precisely document situations when an updated concept improved decision-making outcomes.

Concept Inventory