Chapter 1 Cognition: Problem Solving Flashcards

1.1 identify the problem and define it clearly 1.2 explore various strategies 1.3 explore possible solutions 1.4 evaluate and learn from solutions.

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What are the 2 phases of problem solving

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  1. To find a general solution which is an overall idea of what’s required to solve the problem but without specific details.
  2. Once a general solution is found we can work on a functional solution with sufficient detail to guide further action to solve the problem.
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What is the process of problem solving?

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Identify the problem
Explore various strategies
Explore possible solutions
Evaluate and learn from solutions

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What is insight

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Insight occurs when we reorganize elements of a problem, selecting that which is relevant and ignoring those which aren’t or selectively combining bits of useful information that seem unrelated. Insight involves the comparison of new problem with old info or info about problem that have been solved.

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What is restriosted thinking?

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When we can’t find a solution to a problem or we may be unable to see alternatives.

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Define fixation

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It is the tendency to evaluate a problem situation in a particular way and to stick to that evaluation.

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