1. A cognitive pattern characterized by limited, inflexible, or narrow ways of perceiving, analyzing, or solving problems; thinking confined to conventional or rigid frameworks
His restricted thinking prevented him from considering alternative solutions to the problem.
Seu pensamento restrito o impediu de considerar soluções alternativas para o problema.
2. In psychology and neurodiversity, a cognitive style involving difficulty with cognitive flexibility, abstract thinking, or perspective-taking
The therapist identified restricted thinking as a barrier to the patient's personal growth.
O terapeuta identificou o pensamento restrito como uma barreira para o crescimento pessoal do paciente.