Development of an educational program to cultivate multiple thinking

两分法思维是指个体倾向于从二元对立的角度来思考问题。本研究的目的是阐明二分法思维的基本特征，并探讨这种思维方式转变的可能性。研究表明，二元思维倾向于认为人类的能力更多是天生的，与扭曲的身体形象和饮食失调有关，并与人格障碍的倾向有关。在一门大学课程中，探讨了通过辩论改变思维方式的可能性。

Dichotomous thinking is an individual's propensity to think in terms of binary opposition. The aim of this study was to clarify the fundamental characteristics of the dichotomous thinking and to explore possibilities of transformation of such style of thinking. Studies showed that the dichotomous thinking tend to related to deem the human abilities more innate, to link to distorted body images and eating disorders, and to be associated with tendencies of personality disorders. Possibility to change the style of thinking was explored in a university course through use of debate.