Problem Solving Flashcards
1
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Types of Problem Solving (4)
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- Trial and Error
- Algorithms
- Deductive reasoning (form conclusions from rules)
- Inductive reasoning (form conclusions from evidence)
2
Q
Mental set
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a pattern of approach for a given problem
3
Q
Functional Fixedness
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Tendency to use objects only in the way they are normally utilized.
Creates barriers to problem solving
4
Q
Heuristics
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rules of thumb
5
Q
Availability heuristic
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when we make our decisions based on how easily similar instances can be imagined
6
Q
representativeness heuristic
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tendency to make decisions about actions/events based on our standard representation of events
7
Q
Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences (7)
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- linguistic
- logical-mathematical
- musical
- visual-spatial
- bodily-kinesthetic
- interpersonal
- intrapersonal
