Cognition, Problem Solving, and Creativity

Question 1

functional fixedness

Answer 1

The tendency to think about and use objects only in their customary way.

Question 2

insight

Answer 2

When a subject develops a sudden realization about the solution to a problem and applies that realization to similar problems.

Question 3

cognitive

Answer 3

Cognitive is the general term for activities such as thinking, reasoning, decision making, and forming mental images.

Question 4

mental images

Answer 4

Mental images are your mind’s representation of your sensory experiences.

Question 5

concept

Answer 5

A concept is a class or category of events, objects, or ideas that share similar characteristics.

Question 6

language

Answer 6

Language is a related from a thinking that is more symbolic and abstract than the picture-like form that uses imagery.

Question 7

prototype

Answer 7

A prototype is a mental image or “best example” that incorporates all the features you associate with a category.