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Mind Shapes: Understanding The Differences In Thinking And Communication
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In Our Everyday Encounters, We Are Continuously Challenged By People Who Think And Respond In Ways Different From Ourselves. Each One Of Us Pays Attention To Different Aspects Of Life, Interprets Experiences Differently, Understands Certain Issues Better Than Others, Communicates With Differing Styles, And Uses Different Criteria For Judging And Believing Others. Parents Of A Family With Several Children Are Usually Amazed By The Diverse Ways In Which The Children Develop. Managers Are Confounded By The Unexpected Misunderstandings Among Themselves And Those They Manage. Educators Find It Difficult To Account For The Broad Spectrum Of Students' Responses To A Single Course Of Study. And In Relationships, One Is Often Perplexed At The Ways In Which Common, Everyday Words Are Sometimes Interpreted. Those Of Us Who Study The Ways In Which People Interact, Continue To Marvel At The Differences People Bring To Thinking And Communicating.For The Past 20 Years, Dr. Kahn Has Led A Team Of Scientists In Indepth Studies Of The Different Brain Processes Leading To The Different Types Of Information Processing In People. This Research Has Developed Tools Which Can Measure How People Reveal The Structure Of Their Thought Processes In The Flow Of Their Communications. This Has Enabled The Team To Develop A Model That Organizes Cognitive Structures According To A New Paradigm, One That Explicitly Shows The Connections Between Cognition, Input, And Output. This Paradigm Identifies Sixteen Different Ways In Which People Process Information, And Describes The Underlying Brain Mechanisms Which Are Responsible. Further, Mind Shapes Presents How These Differences Developed Through The Stages Of Human Evolution And The Way They Are Expressed In The Steps Of Modern Child Development.Theory And Practicum Come Together As Mind Shapes Links Physiology Of Information Processing To Behavior, And Shows How Different People Communicate, Learn, And Make Decisions. This Model Has Been Successfully Applied To Education, Management, Consumer Communications, And Psychological Counseling: Dimensions Of Life Where Understanding Human Behavior And Motivation Are Critical To Success. Mind Shapes Provides Its Readers With Useful Tools Which Were Developed As A Result Of This Experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Mind Shapes'? A: 'Mind Shapes' focuses on understanding how different cognitive processes influence thinking and communication styles among individuals, highlighting the diversity in information processing.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Mind Shapes'? A: The author of 'Mind Shapes' is Dr. Alan R. Kahn, who has led extensive research on cognitive processing and communication.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in this book? A: Key themes include the differences in cognitive styles, the evolution of these differences, and their implications for education, management, and personal relationships.
- Q: How many pages does 'Mind Shapes' have? A: 'Mind Shapes' contains 340 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its topics.
- Q: Is 'Mind Shapes' suitable for educators? A: Yes, 'Mind Shapes' is suitable for educators as it offers insights into diverse student responses and effective communication strategies in teaching.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: 'Mind Shapes' is available in paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: When was 'Mind Shapes' published? A: 'Mind Shapes' was published on March 30, 2005.
- Q: Can 'Mind Shapes' be useful for managers? A: Absolutely, 'Mind Shapes' provides managers with tools to understand communication breakdowns and improve interpersonal relations within teams.
- Q: What edition of 'Mind Shapes' is available? A: 'Mind Shapes' is available in an illustrated edition, enhancing the reader's understanding of the concepts presented.
- Q: What condition is the book in if purchased used? A: If purchased used, the book is in 'Very Good' condition, indicating minimal wear and a well-maintained appearance.