Reasoning and Problem-solving Flashcards
1
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Cognitive Modeling
A
building of models to represent thoughts and ideas
2
Q
Functional fixedness
A
inability to use object appropriately in a situation bc of past experience using object differently
3
Q
Mental set
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being blind to alternative methods bc of one successful method
4
Q
Impasse
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a sort of mental “blank” experienced when trying to solve a problem
5
Q
Deductive reasoning task
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a problem that has a well-defined structure where the conclusion is certain according to formal logic
6
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Inductive reasoning task
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a problem where the conclusion is highly probable but not necessary true
