Verbal-logical thinking: what is it and how to develop it?

Speech in a person is formed gradually - just like logic. Therefore, verbal-logical thinking to one degree or another in any individual does not appear immediately, but with time - when thoughts develop in his mind and various situations are analyzed. During the work of the above thinking, a person begins to operate with abstract concepts. Moreover, he draws on past experience. How it works? We will talk about this later.

In psychology, it is believed that thinking is knowledge that is at the very top. This concept is based on education (obtaining various information), replenishment of the stock of knowledge, conclusions, as well as on the idea of ​​the world.

Man is a being who can speak. It means that his thinking is directly related to speech. Therefore, all people can get the established standard development only as a result of joint communication.

To solve various issues, two types of thinking are used: verbal-logical and visual. When there is a full-fledged thought process in the human brain, then objects are presented and words are operated on. So, we will determine the wording - what is verbal-logical thinking. By the way, it is also called verbal-logical thinking (abstract thinking) and implies the use of speech constructions. This type works and is based on language tools. Also, this species is the latest stage in the antagonistic and historical development of thinking.

When this kind of thinking is included, any individual can highlight general patterns and generalize information.

With such thinking, people are not immediately born. It is formed as a person grows older. When training begins, a gradual mastery of mental activity occurs. At this moment, the opportunity arises to think and reason in the mind, as well as solve various mathematical problems.

Then the following operations are formed:

• the process that allows a person to move from several parts to the whole is called synthesis;

• when a certain decomposition of a complex object into parts occurs during mental activity, and these parts are considered separately, this process is called analysis.

By the way, the above operations, namely synthesis and analysis, are some allies, since they cannot work without each other. In addition to them, there are some more processes.

• A comparison of objects, various information, or various phenomena is called comparison. In addition, this process can identify common and distinctive points of the above points.

• When many phenomena or objects are united according to one common feature, such a process is called generalization.

• The decomposition of objects into certain groups according to characteristics, similarities, etc. is called classification.

Based on this information, the conclusion suggests itself that it is imperative to develop abstract thinking at a primary or school age.

Even communicative relationships with other people will become a rather difficult task for him.

The techniques may be different. Only each of them needs to be taken seriously.

Consider them.

• The easiest way to get a book. It is desirable that a well-known children's work be printed in it. Start reading the text of the book in reverse. At the same time, try to catch a chain of events. This will not be difficult to do, as you will know the essence of the plot in advance.

• You need to choose a friend and imagine how he will respond to a particular event. In this scenario, cases should be diverse - both negative and joyful.

• Remember the people you talked to during the day. Then remember each conversation individually in full detail. In this case, you also need to reproduce in your mind all the emotions, facial expressions of interlocutors and even gestures.

• Start coming up with various contradictions. For example, such as bitter sugar, bright night, etc.

• Select any item and name all its functions. For example, a table: you need to accommodate guests, dining, for classes, etc. It will be better if you also attribute other unusual functions to the chosen thing. For example, a table for sitting or a table for jumping. Be sure to personally imagine all your fantasies.

• Make abbreviations of phrases, that is, come up with abbreviations. For example, such as verbal-logical thinking - briefly SLM, etc.

• Spontaneously write noun words on one separate sheet of paper and adjectives on another sheet of paper. Try to choose a pair that matches your meaning for each word you write.

• Choose a letter from the alphabet and select as many words as possible, which will begin with this letter.

• Remember an outstanding event from your life (for example, a separate day spent on vacation). Try to capture the brightest moment and give it an unusual name. The event should remind you of the picture you painted. The drawing should be in your mind.

• Just draw. You can start using pencils. Then go for bright colors. Draw as if you want to depict on the canvas the character of the object or person that you have chosen as the object.

A normal person can translate any thoughts into words. This method gives the words a form. It's no secret that words are quite effective weapons that allow you to take heights, consisting in self-expression and in communication with other people.

If you are ready, start with the following points.

• Gradually get rid of monologues in your thoughts. Don't let this process scare you. Regulation of an imaginary monologue contributes to the relaxation of your mind. This is especially true for those monologues that are based on irrational fears.

• You can perfectly develop your speech if you exercise daily your inner voice. Monologues have nothing to do with it. In this case, you need to take only one phrase and pronounce it in your mind, applying different tempos. So you can understand how this phrase sounds if different people pronounce it. Examples are your friends or relatives. Then imagine how your chosen phrase slowly floats in front of your eyes, and at that time you can make out each letter.

• You need to know that there are two types of reading: cognitive and entertaining. Entertainment requires the use of your imagination, and cognitive - careful study. Who reads quickly, he makes his eyes big jumps from one phrase to another. Slow reading involves small movements of the eyes. With fast reading, a large volume of the page is immediately covered. Therefore, this approach needs an analyzed process, which means that your thinking develops in this way. Conclusion: should be read quickly.

• Clustering requires the following actions. First, label and write the problem on a separate sheet. Then circle it. Next write down all your emotions and associations that are related to this problem. They also need to be circled. Then connect all the circles with the arrows. So you can gather your thoughts in one piece.

• Try to have an entertaining lesson in which several people should take part. Children will have a special interest in this event. To do this, take individual cards and write in them involuntary words. Shuffle them. Let each person play draw one card. Then, in turn, each member of the game must read the word from the card and quickly make a sentence with this word. For example, the word "magnet". The proposal can be compiled as follows: "We make a to-do list and attach it to the refrigerator with a magnet."

• The next game should also be attended by several people.. Players sit in a circle and take turns reading tongue twisters. Gradually, the task should be complicated and offered to read more intricate interweaving.

• This task is uniquely aimed at the development of abstract thinking. It is called "dissent." In a room with various objects, you need to choose only one thing and name it in an unusual way. For example, a chair - a nurse, a carpet - a litter, a table - self-assembly, etc. By the way, such a game is delightful for younger students.

• The game of aliens. In this case, you need to explain ordinary earthly things or phenomena to a person as if you are communicating with an alien creature that does not understand the life of earthlings well.All without exception can take part in this game, since age and type of character in this case do not have much significance.

The above methods will be of interest to both adults and children. It should not be forgotten that these brain manipulations should be carried out quite regularly. This will enable you to quickly develop abstract thinking.