Not Memorizing, It Turns Out That Abstract Implementation Is Related To Creativity

Illustration of abstract reasoning is closely related to creativity (Freepic/krakenimages.com)

YOGYAKARTA abstract thinking or reasoning when it can connect ideas, see things out of the box, and imagine hypothetical scenarios. Unlike memorizing, abstract reasoning is related to creativity.

abstract reasoning is considered a type of high-level thinking. Because it involves ideas and principles that are often symbolic or hypothetical. This type of thinking is more complex than memorizing or remembering information. Having this reasoning ability, allows one to make complex decisions. It can even plan the future, adapt to a world that moves fast, to help superior academically, professionally, and socially.

In everyday life, abstract reasoning is also used. Like when observing a person's behavior which is considered illogical. Psychologists also use abstract reasoning to put forward a theory about a person's behavior. Another example, when you understand the philosophical concept of a particular event or object. At that time you reflect on ethical things and then implement them in business or professional work.

How to understand abstract reasoning is to compare it with concrete thinking. Concrete reasoning related to certain experiences or objects that can be directly observed. Concrete reasoning, according to research reported by VerywellMind, Monday, February 10, tends to concentrate more on procedures for carrying out a task. Meanwhile, abstract reasoning is more related to the reasons why a task is carried out.

In everyday life, you need abstract skills as well as concrete to solve problems. Apart from abstract and concrete thinking, there are other types of thinking that are needed in solving daily problems, including the following:

abstract thinking is not something that has been held since birth. That means, this cognitive ability develops throughout life, from childhood to adulthood when it acquires new knowledge and experience. The abstract reasoning, evolving begins around the age of 12. At this age, children become more skilled at thinking about various things from the point of view of others. They are also better able to pay attention to patterns and relationships between concepts.

abstract thinking is an important skill for critical thinking skills and problem solving. This type of thought is also related to what is known as liquid intelligence, or the ability to solve problems in a unique way. Here are examples of the use of abstract reasoning in everyday life:

In addition to the example above, research also shows that abstract reasoning plays a role in taking action. People who dare to take challenges tend to have abstract reasoning. Those who have abstract reasoning skills, also get good grades on intelligence tests. Because this thinking is associated with creativity. But research also found that abstract thinking styles can make a person overshadowed by concerns and contemplations related to depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorders.