Question

Explain the nature of thinking.

Answer 1

• Thinking is the basis of all cognitive activities and processes, which are unique to humans. It involves manipulation and analysis of information received from the environment.

• It is the higher mental process through which things are manipulated and the required information is analysed. For example, while playing a video game the mind thinks of strategies or techniques to win it.

• Thus, thinking is organised and goal-directed. It is an internal mental process that is inferred through overt behaviour.