1. Chapter 3
Solve Problems and
Succeed in College

2. IDEAS: A 5-Step Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving Process
• IDEAS is a general problem solving
process
– Can apply to a wide array of daily problems
and life situations
• Step 1, represented by the “I” is Identify
Problems and Set Priorities
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3. IDEAS: A 5-Step Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving Process
• Step 2, “D” is Deepen Understanding and
Gather Relevant Information
• Step 3, “E” is Enumerate Options &
Anticipate Consequences
• Step 4, represented by the “A” is Assess
Situation and Make a Preliminary Decision
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4. IDEAS: A 5-Step Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving Process
• Step 5, “S” is Scrutinize the Process and
Self-Correct as Needed
• A person can improve his/her problem
solving at any point in the IDEAS process
• Using the IDEAS process well takes
practice
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6. Educating the Whole Person
• Armed with IDEAS, let’s attack a few
problems (that college students may face)
• Social Relationships
– Social relationships are complex
– The meanings that we attach to what others
say or do can differ vastly
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7. Educating the Whole Person
– Step 1: Identify the Problem and Set Priorities
• Vocation
– Step 1: Identify the problem and set priorities
– Step 2: Deepen Understanding and Gather
Relevant Information
• Academics
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8. Educating the Whole Person
• Health and Physical Well-being
– Step 1: Identify the problem and set priorities
– Step 2: Deepen Understanding and Gather
Relevant Information
– Step 3: Identifying Options and Anticipating
Consequences
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9. Educating the Whole Person
– Step 4: Assess the Situation and Make a
Preliminary Decision
• Emotional Well-Being
– Step 5: Scrutinize Processes and Self-Correct
As Needed
• Spiritual Development
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