| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | angle | a particular way of considering something |
| 2. | approach | a way of dealing with things |
| 3. | assumption set | a group of guiding assumptions |
| 4. | assumptions | ideas taken as true |
| 5. | attitude | a settled way of thinking |
| 6. | attitudinal outlook | an attitude-based view of things |
| 7. | attitudinal set | a fixed pattern of attitudes |
| 8. | attitudinal stance | a particular attitude or position |
| 9. | belief system | a structured set of beliefs |
| 10. | beliefs | accepted ideas guiding judgment |
| 11. | bent | a natural tendency of thought |
| 12. | bias | a leaning that shapes judgment |
| 13. | broad perspective | a wide way of viewing things |
| 14. | cognitive schema | a thinking pattern for organizing information |
| 15. | cognitive set | a prepared pattern of thinking |
| 16. | cognitive stance | a thinking-based position |
| 17. | conceptions | ways of understanding something |
| 18. | conceptual framework | a structure for interpreting ideas |
| 19. | consciousness | a person’s awareness and attitudes |
| 20. | convictions | firmly held beliefs |
| 21. | creed | a set of guiding beliefs |
| 22. | decision style | a typical way of choosing |
| 23. | disposition | a usual tendency or inclination |
| 24. | doctrine | a taught system of beliefs |
| 25. | dogma | a rigid set of beliefs |
| 26. | emotional stance | a feeling-based attitude |
| 27. | filter | a mental screen for interpretation |
| 28. | frame of mind | a current mental attitude |
| 29. | framework | a structure for understanding things |
| 30. | general attitude | an overall way of thinking |
| 31. | general outlook | an overall view of things |
| 32. | goal orientation | an attitude toward goals |
| 33. | habit of mind | a regular pattern of thinking |
| 34. | habitual outlook | a usual way of viewing things |
| 35. | headspace | a person’s current mental state |
| 36. | ideas | thoughts shaping understanding |
| 37. | ideology | a system of guiding ideas |
| 38. | inclination | a leaning toward a view or action |
| 39. | inner stance | an internal attitude toward things |
| 40. | inner world | one’s private thoughts and feelings |
| 41. | interpretation | a particular understanding of meaning |
| 42. | interpretive frame | a lens for understanding events |
| 43. | leaning | a tendency toward a particular view |
| 44. | learning orientation | an attitude toward learning |
| 45. | lens | a way of interpreting something |
| 46. | life philosophy | a view guiding life choices |
| 47. | mental attitude | a person’s way of thinking |
| 48. | mental framework | a structure shaping thought |
| 49. | mental model | an internal model for understanding |
| 50. | mental outlook | a person’s overall viewpoint |
| 51. | mental posture | a habitual stance of mind |
| 52. | mental set | a learned pattern of response |
| 53. | mental state | a condition of mind |
| 54. | mentality | a habitual way of thinking |
| 55. | mind-frame | a particular mental attitude |
| 56. | nature | a person’s basic character or tendency |
| 57. | notions | general ideas or beliefs |
| 58. | opinions | personal views or judgments |
| 59. | orientation | a general direction of thought |
| 60. | outlook | a general way of viewing things |
| 61. | overall outlook | a broad view of life |
| 62. | paradigm | a model shaping thought |
| 63. | personal philosophy | one’s guiding view of life |
| 64. | perspective | a particular way of seeing things |
| 65. | philosophy | a guiding view of life |
| 66. | point of view | a way of seeing something |
| 67. | position | a held view or attitude |
| 68. | posture | an adopted attitude toward something |
| 69. | preconception | a prior idea shaping judgment |
| 70. | predisposition | a tendency to think a certain way |
| 71. | presupposition | an underlying assumption shaping thought |
| 72. | reading | a way of interpreting something |
| 73. | reasoning style | a typical way of drawing conclusions |
| 74. | schema | a mental pattern for organizing knowledge |
| 75. | sense | a general understanding or feeling |
| 76. | set of beliefs | a person’s guiding beliefs |
| 77. | slant | a particular angle of interpretation |
| 78. | stance | a position or attitude on something |
| 79. | standpoint | a position from which one judges |
| 80. | state of mind | a person’s mental or emotional condition |
| 81. | take | a personal interpretation or view |
| 82. | temper | a usual state of mind |
| 83. | temperament | a person’s natural mental tendency |
| 84. | tendency | a usual direction of thought or behavior |
| 85. | thinking | a person’s thoughts or reasoning style |
| 86. | thought pattern | a repeated way of thinking |
| 87. | thought-world | a person’s inner world of ideas |
| 88. | turn of mind | a habitual direction of thought |
| 89. | understanding | a person’s grasp or interpretation |
| 90. | usual attitude | a typical way of thinking |
| 91. | value system | a set of guiding values |
| 92. | values | principles guiding thought and action |
| 93. | vantage point | a perspective for judging things |
| 94. | view | an opinion or way of seeing |
| 95. | viewpoint | a position from which things are judged |
| 96. | views | personal opinions or perspectives |
| 97. | way of looking | a viewpoint on something |
| 98. | way of seeing | a personal mode of interpretation |
| 99. | way of thinking | a person’s usual thought pattern |
| 100. | worldview | a broad understanding of life |
