What process is used in clinical settings to promote reflective thinking after a situation such as a cardiac arrest or
a. venting c. problem solving
b. debriefing d. contemplation
C
Reflective thinking (Pesut & Herman (1999) is the process where we watch ourselves as we perform a task and reflection after a situation has occurred can allow the individual to reflect upon the situation. The process of debriefing is a highly effective type of reflective thinking used in clinical settings to encourage the reflective self to evaluate a situation, problem, or event.
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