What is parallel thinking? How does it differ from critical thinking? Why does DeBono think it is a better way of thinking about a problem or difficulty?
What will be an ideal response?
What is parallel thinking? How does it differ from critical thinking? Why does DeBono think it is a better way of thinking about a problem or difficulty?
• Parallel thinking focuses the thinking process in specific directions; critical thinking may be a component of parallel thinking, as may optimistic thinking, neutral thinking, etc.
• In groups, parallel thinking allows members to express differing perspectives without adversarial feelings. Therefore, all members can participate without risk
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. Lonely griever b. Sophist griever c. disenfranchised griever d. private griever
Which of the following is one of the advantages of the trait approach?
a. Traits assessments are easy to administer, score and interpret. b. The trait approach allows us to focus on a client’s strengths and protective factors. c. Traits can be observed and measured reliably since they exist in nature. d. All of the above.
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