Using Your Intuition

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1. Intuition is defined as "knowing without the use of rational thought". Sometimes you just know not to go down a certain street or answer the door, but you cannot explain why. What is NOT characteristic of intuition? Ability to make a decision with little information Grasping knowledge with thoughtful reasoning Instantly comprehending a situation Understanding the whole, without knowing the parts

2. Ancient philosophers like Plato believed in the existence of intuition as a viable source of knowledge. In fact, intuition was classified as the highest-order of knowledge. Where did Plato believe intuitive understanding originated from? Genius Imagination Mystical deities, gods, and goddesses Innate recognition of the truth

3. In the modern-day, intuition has been largely ignored as a subject of scientific study. Why? Because it is too difficult to research Because few scientists believe in its existence Because Freud denounced it, forcing others to leave it untouched Because it is not based on rationality or empiricism

4. Intuition helps us make decisions based on a 'gut feeling'. For example, pretend that you are playing in a quiz competition. You are asked the question: "Which river is the longest- the Nile or the Chu?" Clueless, you blurt out "The Nile!" Bravo! You have won! In these types of cases, what is intuition normally based on? Ignorance Name recognition Deductive analysis Critical thinking

5. People who have successfully avoided catastrophic situations, like inexplicably taking the day off in New York City on September 11, 2001 , have reported that certain physical symptoms preceded their intuitive decision. These physical symptoms included: hair standing up on the nape of one's neck; muscle tension; unusual heartbeat; headaches; bodily shaking; increased breathing; and, stomachaches. What is generally true about physical intuition? A person is unconscious of the physical signs A person becomes conscious of the physical signs People always respond to their body's "warning signs" People never respond to their body's "warning signs"

6. Sometimes you meet a person who just gives you a bad feeling for no reason at all. Intuitively, you do not trust or like this person. The feeling is instant and complete. What type of intuitive sign are you experiencing? Physical Logical Sexual Emotional

7. Women experience greater intuitive responses than men do. True False

8. Purposeful intuition is the utilization of one's "inner vision" when trying to understand a situation or make a selection. This type of mental process allows a person to do all of the following EXCEPT: Perfectly predict the future Decipher changes that are to come See order in the midst of turmoil Discover a hidden truth

9. Metacognition can briefly be described as "thinking about thinking". Proponents of intuition-based decision-making lament the fact that there are no techniques for improving one's intuitive capabilities. True False

10. People who regularly follow their intuition, rather than relying on critical analysis, tend to be more optimistic and self- secure. What other benefit do they generally reap? (Stop. Take a deep breath. Don't think too hard about the question; just try following your intuition!) They are more nervous They are kinder They are happier They are funnier