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Abstract Sequential

My thinking style is predominantly Abstract Sequential, and I have researched 2 sources to determine the qualities of this class of learner

I have listed the characteristics I found below at the bottom of this page:

I really hope the characteristics I identify in myself and that are qualities that are characteristic of Abstract thinkers can help me learn and develop at DBC.

I really feel like I have to make the best effort to understand a problem before attempting to solve it. I analyze problems before implementing a solution, and I am deliberate when solving the problem.

Current Struggles at DBC P0

One aspect of the learning I have done so far that I am struggling with is making choices that require creative choices such as color and layout and content. I feel like I have to build a knowledge base about what looks good and what content I need to include before implementing any code to build my website. I feel this is related to me over analyzing and not wanting to make a mistake that will make my website not look very good.

Fixed vs Growth Mindset

So how does this relate to a Growth Mindset and how can I grow from knowing how I learn and think? Well, the growth mindset says we are not fixed but can change the way we think and behave. We can take the feedback we are getting from how we are struggling to learn and knowledge about ourselves to change our thinking style to learn in more efficient ways.

Is there a way I can have or appreciate the qualities of being a random abstract thinker? There are many qualities I would consider beneficial to me at DBC that an abstract random thinker would have.

I think it would help to just brainstorm and express myself rather than analyze first and then express myself. This exercise will take some practice, but really these are exercises we all did while in English Class in elementary school.

Is there a way I can think without writing down steps and a procedure to accomplish my goal? I feel like I rely too much on a traditional established methodology. Many times being creative is not about a procedure, it's about looking at emotions and feelings. Is there a way to better deal with open ended problems that require some choices to be made about how to express myself?

Maybe part of being more of an abstract thinker is to engage in the actions an abstract thinker would take. This may mean getting feedback and communicating with others often.

What exercises can I do to make me realize the qualities that are not tied to Abstract Sequential?

This learner likes:
§ his/her point to be heard
§ analyzing situations before making a decision or acting
§ applying logic in solving or finding solutions to problems
They learn best when:
§ they have access to experts or references
§ placed in stimulating environments
§ able to work alone
What's hard for them?
§ Being forced to work with those of differing views
§ Too little time to deal with a subject thoroughly
§ Repeating the same tasks over and over
§ Lots of specific rules and regulations
§ "sentimental" thinking
§ Expressing their emotions
§ Being diplomatic when convincing others
§ Not monopolizing a conversation

Here is another description of an abstract sequential thinker

Who They Are & What They Do

Analyze a situation before acting
See the big picture and imagine a solution
Are admired for their intellect
Are exact and precise and logical
Are factual and can back up what they do or think
Solve problems efficiently
Are logical and structured in their thinking
Like to discuss and debate controversial topics
Need a quiet environment in which to think and work
Admire intellect and ideas
Tend to ask amazing questions
Remember details and can relate them back to you

What They Prefer

Listening to lectures or lessons and reading
Following logical, accepted procedures
Data to back up statements
Teachers who are experts in their field
Seeing a project through to the end
What Is Hard for Them

Being rushed

Not having their questions answered
Being asked to express their emotions
Being governed by someone who is governed by sentiment
Working inside a system that is not efficient or effective
Illogic
Lack of clarity as to the task or question