Candle Problem Flashcards
1
Q
Lesson 1
A
Rewards stifle creativity and narrow our focus
2
Q
Functional fixedness
A
The idea that we can only use an object for its original purpose
3
Q
Task - attach a candle to the wall.
Objective- don’t let wax drip on the table
Tools- box of tacks, matches, candle
A
Solution- use the box from the tacks to collect wax
4
Q
Sam Glucksberg
A
Hypothesis, that it takes longer (3min) when offered a prize for completing the candle problem.
The increased stress limited their innovative thinking.
5
Q
Exception to Gluckbers theory
A
If the task was a routine task it was preformed faster when given incentive
6
Q
Started?
Who?
A
1930’s
Karl Duncker
