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Models of Thinking
The models of thinking given to evaluate and identify with are the Ladder of Inference, the Diamond of Logic, and the Attitude Choice Model. The models show the process of decision-making that individuals use to determine how they come to a conclusion based on observations seen, rationale, assumptions, and facts to form a conclusion. Each model of thinking grants insight into the different methods of conceptualization a person uses to process a situation from their observations. After reading through the scenarios provided and accessing the information, the model most connected with is the Ladder of Inference.
Ladder of Inference
People process information subconsciously without always knowing that they are forming an opinion from the actions that they observe (The Mind Tools Content Team, 2023). Frequently, individuals form biases based on beliefs and not facts. These are the dangers of stating facts concluded off of opinion and emotions without the diligence of collecting facts from
proper research. Many people base their reality on their experiences and the situations that they have been in their lives. One of the great things the model Ladder of Inference does is begin from the bottom and work to the top. The steps of the Ladder of Inference start with an individual's observed data and experiences, which display the objective facts (Larcher, 2007). Then, it moves to actual data collected from the evidence from the facts given. Once the meaning of the data presents itself, the individual creates the assumptions based on how they interpret the collected data. The next step on the ladder is to create a conclusion based on the assumption made on the data collected. Finally, individuals mold the beliefs they create from the conclusions of the facts observed and then put those beliefs into action.
