Building Quote by Steven C. Hayes
“The mental cognitive processes that we're targeting are ones that narrow human beings' repertoire and make it harder for them to learn to be more flexible, to take advantage of the opportunities in front of them. We can have something to help with in areas like child development or organizations and schools, or maybe even how peoples interact with each other, one to the other. We've taken the work into things like prejudice and stigma, because if we can't solve that we have planes flying into buildings. So it applies broadly because anywhere that a human mind goes these processes go.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Talk on Cognitive Flexibility, 2023
Mental shortcuts limit adaptability, hindering learning and seizing opportunities across life contexts.
In simple terms: Our thinking can trap us, reducing flexibility.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and expand mental habits.
Themes
psychology
learning
flexibility
bias
development
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
insightful
motivational
When to use this quote
- education
- workplace
- child development
- interpersonal relations
Key Concepts
cognitive rigidity
prejudice
stigma
neuroplasticity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you identify your own mental narrowing?
- What practices could broaden your perspective?
A Different Perspective
These processes are also essential for creativity and innovation.
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