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Learning Styles Based on Jung's Theory of Personality

By Kendra Van Wagner, About.com

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Thinking Learning Style

student thinking

Thinking learners are interested in logic, reason, structure and function.

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What Is a Thinking Learning Style?

Individuals with a thinking learning style tend to focus more and the structure and function of information and objects. Thinking learners utilize rationality and logic when dealing with problems and decisions. These learners often base decisions on personal ideas of right, wrong, fairness and justice.

Number of Thinking Learners

Approximately 55% of males and 35% of females have a thinking learning style.

Characteristics of Thinking Learners

  • Interested in logic and patterns
  • Dislike basing decisions on emotions
  • Bases decisions on reason and logic

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