I'm presenting at the Conference on Oct 24th

10P Thinking: A Clean and Crafty Look at The Unconscious: is what my highly experiential session is about. We will use Clean Questions to explore how we make instant decisions which then inform or impair our ability to think rationally, although we might not be aware of that first, instinctive decision.

We will also discuss various ways to become grounded and focused when the immediate physiological reaction is detrimental to the situation or relationship.



Perhaps I'll see you at the Clean Conference - lots of details, links etc below!

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Follow this link for some slides that relate to my presentation>>

http://www.completepsychology.com/lecturers/powerpoint/Ch%2016%20Thinking%20and%20reasoning.ppt



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Cogito, ergo sum



(Descartes, Discourse on Method, 1637)



The endeavour to understand human reason is perhaps one of the oldest pursuits known to man and indeed many have described this desire as being at the core of what makes us human. Although this area was originally the playing field of philosophers - Aristotle, Hobbes, Descartes, Hume and Kant, to name but a few - their insights laid the foundation for the transition of the field to the more scientific endeavour of cognitive psychology.



When faced with judgment in a problem-solving situation, the human brain relies on a multitude of complex strategies. The most influential work in problem-solving cognition was perhaps that of the Gestalt psychologists in the early twentieth century (King et. al, 1994). Researchers such as Wertheimer, Duncker and Luchins published compelling research about the structure and dynamics of problem-solving strategies, forming the basis for recent theories such as Piaget's Cognitive Development and Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory (King et. al, 1994). Modern pioneers call for a multi-faceted approach to understanding cognition, eager to merge known cognitive processes (e.g. deductive/inductive inference, symbolic and analogical representation, abstract reasoning, algorithmic logic and pattern detection) into one unified theory (e.g. Newell, 1990).



Whilst it may be easier to make good judgments if privy to all pertinent information or given hours for directed research, many of the decisions we make in every-day life are made bereft of such advantages. .... we in fact only use a limited number of simple cognitive heuristics when presented with limited 'outside' information (Hollyoak & Morrison, 2005). For instance, they suggested that people judge likelihood of events based on how it 'represents' a larger group or other similar examples - ...we tend to categorise things in the memory and store things by association (Sternberg, 2006) and are prone to effects such as stereotyping (Gleitman et. al, 2004)



Another heuristic demonstrated by Tversky and Kahneman is the availability heuristic (Tversky & Kahneman, 1973). This heuristic is based on the idea that when asked to judge frequency or probability of an event, we base our judgement on how easy it is to think of relevant examples. .... a key factor that emerged from this study (and others) is that whilst the availability heuristic serves as an effective strategy in many situations - that is to say, they lead to accurate judgements - they can also lead to 'systematic errors', particularly when judging frequency (Tversky & Kahneman 1973,1974).

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22 to 24 October 2010 Bookings now open for this year's International Clean Conference. We have opened the bookings for this year’s International Clean Conference - a unique international showcase for Clean Language, Clean Space, Emergent Knowledge, The Power of Six and other aspects of the work of David Grove. Held in central London, the Conference attracts outstanding speakers, both UK-based and international, on the subject of Clean Language and its applications. The conference caters for a broad range of experience levels, from complete beginner through recently trained to highly experienced. Subject areas include applications of Clean Language in coaching, business, therapy, organisation development, health, personal development, IT, education and research. Book a place by phone or via the shop Clean Conference Booking

Curious about Clean? Find out more about Clean Language. We have a 20-minute CD, So what is Clean Language anyway? as a gift for you. Discover how, why and when this unusual approach works.

Who is the conference for? Anyone who’s interested in ‘Clean’ – Clean Language, Symbolic Modelling, Clean Space, Emergent Knowledge. These all have their roots in the therapeutic work of the late David Grove, but now have branches in a much wider range of contexts including the business world. We expect people from all over the world to attend. Some participants will be experiencing Clean for the first time, others will have been studying the subject for years.

I know nothing about Clean. Will I enjoy the conference? If you care about people and what makes them tick, you will find the conference interesting. Some sessions will be more suitable for beginners than others, and this will be indicated in the conference programme. To get the best possible value from the event, dive in enthusiastically and ask lots of questions! Come prepared to join in with presenter-led activities – few of the sessions will focus on ‘chalk and talk’ – and discover new things about yourself and others. A typical activity would involve working in a small group, taking turns to ask and be asked Clean Language questions in a specific way or to explore a specific topic. Not all will involve staying seated! The conference is a great learning environment, but is not a training. Do not expect to be ‘spoon fed’ information. Useful preparatory reading would include Wendy Sullivan and Judy Rees’s book Clean Language: Revealing Metaphors and Opening Minds

What’s included in the price? The conference fee includes two full days of activities (approx 9.30am to 5.30pm), including a buffet lunch on both days and tea and coffee at breaks.  Please bring your own drinking water.

What happens in the evening? There are no official evening events but groups of participants are likely to organise informal meals together on the Saturday evening. Where can I find hotel and public transport information? Google ‘hotel’, ‘bed and breakfast’ or ‘hostel’ with the postcode WC1E 7HY. Please note that the Youth Hostel nearby is likely to get booked up well in advance. For public transport routes, use www.tfl.gov.uk For more information about the venue itself, see www.ulu.co.uk A map of the area can be seen here. The venue is on the corner of Malet Street and Torrington Place. How do I book my place? Go here for details. Read more at www.cleanchange.co.uk

 

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