Chapter 6

Question 1

Problem Solving

Answer 1

thought process involving in achieving a solution

Question 2

Transfer

Answer 2

applying knowledge from one context to another (apply knowledge)

Question 3

Algorithms

Answer 3

Predetermined steps that guarantee a solution

+ gives exact answer; - most life problems aren’t well defined

Question 4

Heuristics

Answer 4

Transfer prior knowledge (mental shortcut) and attempt in multiple ways
+ helps in real world problems; - does not always work

Question 5

How does Functional Fixedness hurt problem solving

Answer 5

Closed to only a single (customary) solution

Question 6

Positive Transfer

Answer 6

learning in one situation promotes problem solving in another

Question 7

Negative Transfer

Answer 7

Overgeneralizing learned concepts in one domain; do not generalize to another domain