1. The topics in this chapter, deductive reasoning and decision making, go right along with problem solving from the last chapter. All three fit into the category of thinking. When we are thinking, we are taking the information that we were given and finding a solution, decision, or a belieft. Someimes we can create stereotypes if we are not understanding the process completely.
2. I have a difficult time understanding when I would be using these heuristics or making these fallacies. I needed more real life examples, not just senerios from reasearch. To me those are too abstract. I guess this goes back to situated cognition?
3. I think it is very important to teach students about decision making so they do not easily create stereotypes about others. If we teach them the fallacies, hopefully they will not just look at what is comfortable, but they will look ouside that "cell in the matrix" and see the other information. We will help create more openminded citizens if we teach them these skills.
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