What are the 5 thinking styles? Understanding different types of thinkers by Taylor Bennett | Mar 8, 2019 | Mental Health Topics, Psychology We employ different ways of thinking. Some of us take a creative approach, while others are more analytic; some are focused on the short-term, while others think about the long-term. While we all have unique minds, our tendencies have been summed up into five recognized thinking styles: synthesists, or the…