Total Time: 1 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course provides information about concepts and ideas that support productive thinking. It also discusses how to recognize mechanisms that deter productive thinking

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Describe how productive thinking differs from reproductive thinking.
Identify the six steps for thinking productively.
Identify three reasons for thinking better.
Describe why thinking avoidance mechanisms occur.
Identify three types of thinking avoidance mechanisms.

Topics: 
Foundational concepts
Why think better?
Thinking is hard work

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Vista, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.