Paul and Elder's eight thinking elements directly support Army officers as they work through the Army problem solving process by expanding their ability to think in critical and creative way. The following eight elements enhance the problem solver's perspective on what is important; making the best possible decision the same goal as the Army's problem-solving process. The eight elements of thinking are Point of View; Scope; Question or problem; Information; Inferences and conclusions; Concepts and theories; Hypothesis; and implications/consequences. Point of View-Drs. Paul and Elder suggested this as a starting point in the reflection process of Army officers. Dr. Paul and Elder believe that within the Viewpoint, decision makers should consider their point of view through subsequent analysis of frames of reference, Perspectives and Orientations. Combining the totality of the point of view, Army leaders look at a problem from a “place where they see the problem.” Additionally, the point of view element brings to the Army's problem-solving process the leader's ability to "reflect on who the people are on the inside, what they use to make their assumptions and decisions." Using the Point of View element helps in the problem-solving process by providing leaders with commanders guidance to problem solvers to create alternatives to solve a problem. According to US Army ATTP 5-01, 2001, par. 11-25, 2-14, alternatives and possible unpopular ideas o