Thinking Flashcards
1
Q
Ill-defined Problems
A
no specific goals
ex) what to do after college
2
Q
Well-Defined Problems
A
Specific goals
ex) steps needs to get the job you want
3
Q
Means-ends analysis
A
looking for steps to reduce problems to reach the goal
4
Q
Practical Reasoning
A
figuring out what to do
5
Q
Theoretical Reasoning
A
reasoning for belief
6
Q
Syllogistic Reasoning
A
deciding whether a conclusion is true from two statements
7
Q
Prototype Theory
A
making judgements by comparing to the “best” answer
8
Q
Exemplar Theory
A
making judgments by comparing it to memories
9
Q
Prospect Theory
A
taking risks when evaluating possible losses and avoiding risks when evaluating gains
10
Q
Insights
A
spontaneous restructuring of a problem
11
Q
Framing Effects
A
limits insightful problem solving
