Five factors that influence thinking and intelligence building. "A person who thinks critically can ask appropriate questions, gather relevant information, efficiently and creatively sort through this information, reason logically from this information and come to reliable conclusions..." (Jensen, 2008, p. 142). Choose two of the factors that enhance intelligence and thinking.
Environment
Life choices
Will/volition
Life experiences
Genes
Defend how this factor is most important to enhance intelligence. Next, describe how you believe negative experiences with this factor may impact thinking and learning. Lastly reflect and share a strategy you may use in the classroom to support the learner in thinking.