Magic thinking Any attempt to understand and manipulate the human condition by recourse to supernatural powers. In particular the term is used to describe the belief that there is a causal
Lateral thinking Lateral thinking is a term suggested by Edward De Bono to describe an attempt to solve a problem by looking at it from various angles rather than head-on, thus allowing
Concrete thinking Concrete thinking which thinks that is rigidly confined to the experiences of the moment. Often due to brain damage. Sometimes used in
Magical Thinking Magical Thinking involving assumptions that don’t hold up to rational scrutiny- for example, the belief that things that resemble one another
Counterfactual Thinking Counterfactual Thinking is a technique for increasing compliance in which target persons are sold that they have only limited time to take
Think tank Think tank is a group organized for the purpose of intensive research and problem solving, especially in the areas of technology, social or political strategy, or demographics.
Analytical thinking Analytical thinking is the ability to analyze facts, generate a comparison and draw correct inferences or conclusions from available information.
Thinking Psychologists define thinking as the manipulation of mental representations of information. A representation may take the form of
Divergent thinking Divergent thinking is the factor of the ability to generate unusual, yet nonetheless appropriate, responses to problems or questions.
Convergent thinking Convergent thinking, which produces responses that are based primarily on knowledge and logic. For instance, someone relying on
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