Define and Briefly Discuss the Cognitive and Experiential Systems of Thought

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Essay

Define and briefly discuss the cognitive and experiential systems of thought. What is an example of a decision a person might be more likely to reach using the cognitive system? What about when using the experiential system? What factors are necessary for the cognitive system to override the experiential system?

Understand the Truman Doctrine and its implications for American foreign policy and the Cold War.

Recognize the controversial nature of freedom as demonstrated by the Freedom Train exhibition.

Identify the goals and outcomes of the Marshall Plan on Europe's post-WWII recovery.

Comprehend the policies and strategies of containment and their applications in different geopolitical contexts.

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Definitions:

Projective Personality

A type of personality test in which individuals respond to ambiguous stimuli, revealing hidden emotions, desires, and conflicts.

Objective Personality

A method of assessing personality that relies on standardized, measurable tests free from subjective interpretation by the examiner.

Draw-A-Man

A projective psychological test where individuals are asked to draw a human figure, often used to assess personality traits and cognitive development.

Projective Personality

Assessment techniques that use unstructured stimuli, such as inkblots or ambiguous pictures, to elicit responses that reveal facets of an individual's personality.