You don't like an assignment in class, but you decide to do your best completing it anyway. Hopefully you'll enjoy he next assignment. Is this an example or flexible thinking or rigid thinking?
Flexible thinking
You don't like an assignment in class, so you decide to quit going. Is this an example or flexible thinking or rigid thinking?
Rigid thinking
Allen couldn't wait for the weekend to hang out with one of his friends. His mom said there was a change in plans and he couldn't come over. Allen felt SO mad. He yelled and said this isn't fair!
Rigid thinking
How do we need to be flexible when speaking to different groups of people (friends vs. family vs. teachers vs. a boss)?
We can be more casual and use slang with friends. We use a respectful tone and vocabulary when speaking with teachers and adults.
Allen really wanted to have a cheeseburger and fries for dinner but instead they were having meatloaf. Allen took 3 breaths and thought, "I can have a cheeseburger another time." Is this an example of flexible or rigid thinking?
Flexible thinking
How would a flexible thinker solve this problem?
Wait for the next bus, call a taxi, uber
How would a flexible thinker solve this problem?
Call IT, work on project that does not require internet, call internet company
How does it make others feel when you use flexible thinking?
Happy -- You made and expected choice.
What does "flexible" and "rigid" mean?
Flexible-can bend, stretch. Rigid-hard, does not stretch or change.
Give an example of using flexible thinking.
Compromise, accept the change, think of another way to do something.
What is an example of "rigid" thinking.
Not willing to compromise, not accepting change, thinking only one way about something.
While playing a game, things aren't going the way your friend wanted. They shout "that's not fair!" and leave the room. Is this an example of flexible thinking or rigid thinking?
Rigid thinking
