Chapter 6 RATIONAL THINKING
Open the window of your
mind to understand the world well.
6.1
Introduction
Where science has progressed so much,
our thinking and behaviour have also changed a lot. Now instead of being
rational, we think emotionally without keeping in mind, what is right for us.
We are unable to behave rationally in some situations, like talking about our
food preferences, controlling our emotions, dealing and communicating with
others, etc. So it has become a very important issue these days.
Dear students, today we are going to
discuss a very significant topic for life.
Answer the following questions first.
1. Which food do you
prefer to eat and why? (Pizza/ burger / chapatti with green vegetable or any
other)
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2. If your favourite
programme is broadcast on T. V, and your friend asks you to accompany him/her
for a walk, what will you do? Why?
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3. If you have a heated
discussion with someone, who gets calm first? Why?
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4. If your close
friends come to borrow a book from you and you also need that book for the
preparation of the next day exam. What will you do? Why?
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5. Suppose your mother
is not well and your friends are calling you for a preplanned picnic. What will
you do?
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Have
you noticed that for some decisions, you go with your heart and for the others,
you go with your brain. The thinking that enables you to make a decision based
on the analysis of what is right and what is wrong, is called Rational
Thinking.
Now Tell???
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What do you think about your friend
who shares a seat with you in the class? Do you always prefer to sit with
him/her? Why?
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Is there anyone in the class with
whom you never sit? Why?
6.2
Dear students, sometimes our beliefs
and preferences get influenced by others views and ideas. We must avoid such
practices. Never follow anyone blindly. Always keep in mind the pros and cons
of everything or concept using your brain rather than believing in what others
say.
Before making any decision, analyse
the situation thoroughly. Sometimes, in life, we have to take decisions
instantly. At that time, if we follow our brain than heart, chances of errors
diminish. A wise person always thinks logically rather than flowing in sentiments.
Dear students, let's
have a debate on a very interesting topic
TOPIC: POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE ASPECTS OF JOINT FAMILIES.
Write
your views in the following places.
ADVANTAGES OF A JOINT FAMILY DISADVANTAGES OFA JOINT FAMILY
First
student will speak in the favour and the second will speak against the joint
family. What have you learnt from this debate?
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We have seen that every
situation has two aspects, both contradicting each other. Both are important
and equally right. If we can understand this, it means we can think rationally.
6.3
ACTIVITY TIME
Dear students, today we
will do an excerse.
Here
are some multiple choice questions. Try to find the right answer and tick the correct
option.
1 39: 68:: 150:?
200, 105, 93, 290
2. K: T:: 11:?
15, 18, 22, 20
3. 4: 18:: 7:2
35, 30, 32, 28
4. 1, 5, 9, 13_____21
10, 18, 15, 17
Now imagine a small incident:
You are at your
friend's birthday party All are enjoying the party. Suddenly you see your
friend arguing with his / her parents on some issue.
1. What can be the reason?
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2. Will the party keep on
going?
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3. Is your friend's
behaviour rational?
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4. What might have his/her
parents felt?
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5. What will be your
reaction?
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6. What have you learnt
from this incident?
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6.4 THINK AND WRITE
1. You have to answer
in Yes or No.
i. I have become friendlier with my
classmates now.
ii. T have no problem in sharing my
seat with any student in my class.
iii. I do not get annoyed with my
mother for not cooking my favourite food.
iv. No one can stay angry with me for
a long time.
v. During this time, T have not
argued with my mother for costlier dresses.
vi. Now I have become calmer than
before and do not get irritated with my…….friends on trifles.
2. You are going for
your exam, and it starts raining heavily. You don't have an umbrella. How will
you solve this problem?
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Suppose,
some guests visit your home. Your mother sends you to buy some eatables from
the market. In the market, you meet a friend who is stressed because he is not
having sufficient money to buy medicine for his brother. You want to help your
friend but you don't have extra money. What will you do?
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Special suggestions from the Teacher to the Student
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