System One thinking can affect a professional's ability to adapt to new situations because it tends to make them rely on existing patterns of thought and past experiences. This can limit their ability to create new types of thought to fit new experiences. For instance, a doctor who has only worked independently may struggle to adapt to a team atmosphere if they only reference their past experiences and thoughts, without learning about the dynamics of groups.
People often aren't able to come up with an answer that is logical and practical when faced with mak...
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