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Science based training and the four quadrants of learning

by Denise Fenzi | May 30, 2018 | Generic training advice, Musings

Wherever did anyone get the idea that the definition of a science-based trainer is one who believes in the four quadrants? The quadrants are a reality that explain the ways that we acquire behaviors. They exist. If you know that, then you’re educated as to the...

The science of words. Or is it the words of science?

by Denise Fenzi | Jan 24, 2018 | Generic training advice, Musings

Here’s a puzzle for you based on the “Stroop Effect” Name the colors of the following words. Don’t read the words; name the colors. For example, you would say red, blue, green, if you were going across the top line. How did you do? ...

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