cognition pt 2 Flashcards

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trial and error

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problem-solving strategy in which multiple solutions are attempted until the correct one is found

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algorithm

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problem-solving strategy characterized by a specific set of instructions

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heuristic

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mental shortcut that saves time when solving a problem

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working backwards

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heuristic in which you begin to solve a problem by focusing on the end result

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mental set

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continually using an old solution to a problem without results

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functional fixedness

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inability to see an object as useful for any other use other than the one for which it was intended

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anchoring bias

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faulty heuristic in which you fixate on a single aspect of a problem to find a solution

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confirmation bias

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faulty heuristic in which you focus on information that confirms your beliefs

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hindsight bias

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belief that the event just experienced was predictable, even though it really wasn’t

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representative bias

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faulty heuristic in which you stereotype someone or something without a valid basis for your judgment

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