The concept of thinking is very deep and multifaceted. At first glance, this term can be used to represent one or another mental process or activity related to the analysis or synthesis of something. However, there are several types of thinking, and each of them has its own characteristics and features. So, the ability to transform information about real objects into signs, then make certain manipulations with these symbols and ultimately put into practice a previously thought-out solution is nothing more than abstract thinking. In other words, it is the ability to separate the properties of an object from the object itself. For example, such a mental process is used to solve a problem using a drawing: a person reads a text, transfers values to paper, thinks about a solution, looking at the data shown, and answers the question posed.
Abstract thinking begins to develop in childhood, a sign of its formation is the child’s ability to see some extraneous properties in the subject. For example, the shape of the puddles on the road resembles an animal, the form of building elements - numbers, clouds - incredible fairy-tale characters. The development of this type of mental activity contributes to the formation of creative and intellectual abilities of the child. So, almost all mathematicians, composers, scientists, writers or directors think in this way.
Like most human skills, abstract thinking can be developed. It is noteworthy that training in the speculative process most often takes place in the form of a game, which children certainly like. In particular, you can invite the child to play in the association: name or show the item and ask to tell what it looks like. Also an excellent way to develop this type of thinking is the theater of shadows, since the shadow is a true abstraction, giving you the opportunity to dream and think about it.
People with well-developed speculative thinking are able to see the situation from a different point of view, think through detailed and deep conclusions, and fully immerse themselves in the studied area.
However, for a high level of intelligence it is necessary to master other types of mental activity. From the above it follows that abstract thinking develops mental (internal) speech, which can be very deep. But most often in the head there are separate phrases or only words that conclude a fairly broad definition. And for the formation of oral speech (external) it is necessary to build clear sentences that are logically and grammatically related. So, it is the ability to transform thoughts into full-fledged speech that is called the term “verbal thinking”.
Without further explanation, it is quite clear that a large vocabulary, coherent speech and the ability to express thoughts interestingly are mandatory criteria for developed intelligence. In other words, the formation of verbal thinking is an integral stage in the development of modern man. It is necessary to improve external speech from childhood, for this it is recommended to offer the child to retell the story he has read or heard, to express his opinion on a specific situation, event, etc.
Another important mental process is mathematical thinking. It is formed in the process of studying the queen of sciences - mathematics, as the name actually testifies to. The mathematical style of thinking contributes to the development of laconicism (the desire to find the shortest path leading to the goal), the structure and clarity of actions and actions, scrupulousness, accuracy and punctuality.