Knowledge Shields

The use of existing knowledge to prevent new and perhaps contradictory knowledge to come in. The mind will try to protect its existing beliefs. Knowledge Shields can lead to wrong conclusions and can make us discount evidence.

This is similar to the Soldier Mindset.

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Cognitive Flexibility Theory

Assumptions/Core arguments of CFT Learning is creating mental models of concepts Learners tend to over simplify/make simplistic explanations - Training should help AVOID that. Simplistic explanations tend to preserve itself through

Cognitive Transformation Theory

Learning is improving and replacing mental modals Mental modals are limited - and can have Knowledge Shields Knowledge Shields can lead to wrong conclusions and can make us discount evidence. Therefore, learning process should i

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Published on: Oct 16, 2022

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