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Systems thinking involves looking at complex environments as interconnected flows of material an information and can be used to explain phenomena such as feedback loops or unintended consequences. This article proposes a new way to look at systems thinking: "we engaged in a study to see if at the individual level, a link might exist between a person's personality and his or her preference for using systems thinking skills. Our research study asks: In what ways might the preference for systems thinking be connected to one's preference for how to learn and evaluate information?" Now I'm wondering how learning styles sceptics would understand the use of Myers-Briggs Type Inventory (MBTI) in this paper to reflect different approaches to systems thinking? Related: Using Systems Thinking To Improve Interdisciplinary Learning Outcomes.

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