problem solving Flashcards
a sudoku is an example of a ___ defined problem while a life crisis is a ____ defined problem
well, ill
where do ill defined problems occur in the brain?
right lateral prefrontal cortex
stating something you are doing aloud is an example of what?
concurrent verbalization
what is a retrospective verablization?
describing what you did at an earlier time
blind searching through all options to find a solution is what kind of approach to problem solving?
brute force approach
computing too many options takes up more resources than available, this defines what?
combinatorial explosion
define the hill climbing strategy
selecting an operation that brings you as close to your goal as possible
what problem solving strategy involves moving forward and backwards
means-end strategy
comparing two similar situations and applying the solution from one problem to another describes what?
analogical problem solving
overlooking more efficient methods to problem solving for more familiar ones describes what?
einstellung effect
what is functional fixedness ?
inability to see beyond an objects primary function
overusing mental sets decribes what?
mental fixedness
applying prior knowledge is ____ thinking while redefining the problem is _____ thinking
reproductive, productive
what is insight?
the ability to restructure or view a new pattern in a problem
having a sudden change in how you see something is what
gestalt switches
