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Divergent thinking

A thinking process that involves creative, free-flowing and non-linear ideas, where many idea's are generated which can be organised to create innovation.

Dopamine

Dopamine is a hormone and a neurotransmitter that has several important functions. Also known as the 'feel-good neurotransmitter', it's release contributes to feelings of pleasure and satisfaction, and it boosts mood, motivation and attention. Certain conditions, such as eating a food we're craving or getting positive feedback can trigger the dopamine response. 

Drama triangle

Part of transactional analysis; a way of describing conflict interactions between people.