Logical thinking and the way people choose to make assumptions can only occur through rational thought. According to an academic research paper by Markman and Gentner, once the model of a situation is established, logical reasoning can be expected to follow (2001, p. 229). In my line of work, for instance, every day my perceptual process is put to the test; customers and co-workers alike approach me with different issues or problems that they, in turn, perceive …showed first 75 words of 792 total…

…showed last 75 words of 792 total…this will not always be possible, but after this eye-opening experience, my perception of things and people has definitely changed for the better. References: Markman, A., Gentner, D. (2001). Thinking. Annual Review of Psychology. 52 (1) Retrieved May 13, 2005 from EBSCO Host database Paul, R., Elder, L. (1999). Critical thinking: Teaching students to seek the logic of things, part II. Journal of Developmental Education. (23, 4). Retrieved May 13, 2005 from EBSCO Host database. Kirby, G., Goodpaster, J. (1999). Thinking [Electronic version]. Prentice-Hall, Inc. 1 (5-10).