Means of Knowledge Acquisition: Active-Reflective
Which is valued more as a means of acquiring information and knowledge—action or reflection?
At the Active Pole
In societies near the Active pole, people value empirical data, facts, and practical experience. They are willing to experiment and solve problems by trial and error. Case studies, experiential learning, and fieldwork appeal to them. Overall, an experimental and data-based approach to identifying and solving problems feels natural to them.
People in the U.S. learn very early in life that effective people are active. Action is almost always preferred over inaction, and people routinely fill their days and weeks with activities.
Respect for manual and physical labor is also an expression ...
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