Friday 26 February 2021

Chapter 6 RATIONAL THINKING

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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???

·        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?

·        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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