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According to Honey and Mumford, which learning style is characterised by a preference for thinking through problems logically, building models and integrating observations into sound theories?
The Theorist style is correct. Honey and Mumford describe theorists as learners who think problems through logically, build models and integrate their observations into coherent theories, unlike activists, reflectors or pragmatists, who prefer experience, observation or practical application.
- AActivist
- BReflector
- CTheoristCorrect
- DPragmatist
Explanation
Honey and Mumford describe theorists as people who think problems through step by step, fit observations into logical theories and prefer models and concepts. Activists prefer new experiences, reflectors prefer observing and reviewing, and pragmatists like to try out ideas in practice.
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