23. Problem Solving

Question 1

a methodical, logical approach that guarantees solving a particular problem (all letter combo) [100% FAIL PROOF]

Answer 1

algorithm

Question 2

a simple thinking strategy that often allows us to make judgements and solve problems efficiently

Answer 2

heuristics

Question 3

a sudden realization of a problem’s solution

Answer 3

insight

Question 4

an effortless, immediate, automatic feeling or thought that goes against conscious reasoning (mom says this when she thinks you’re lying)

Answer 4

intuition

Question 5

smart people do dumb things

Answer 5

intuition

Question 6

hinderance; remembering info that confirms what we believe and dismiss opposing info

Answer 6

confirmation bias

Question 7

“I have confirmation that I believe in my bias.”

Answer 7

confirmation bias

Question 8

clinging to one’s initial belief despite their platform being discredited

Answer 8

belief perseverance

Question 9

judging the likelihood of things based on set stereotypes and potentially missing relevant info (Ivy League vs truck driver)

Answer 9

representative heuristics

Question 10

estimating the likelihood of an event based on the availability in memory (casino lights, sounds when you win)

Answer 10

availability heuristics

Question 11

tendency to be more confident than correct

Answer 11

overconfidence

Question 12

the way an issue is posed can impact people’s decisions

Answer 12

framing

Question 13

can affect decision and judgement (90% survival rate vs. 10% death rate)

Answer 13

framing

Question 14

what methods or strategies help solve a problem? (4)

Answer 14

1. sleep on it for unconscious processing (form new associations)
2. develop expertise/mastery of a craft/ new ways to approach it
3. activities that allow free thought (walking, meditating)
4. experience through other cultures and ways of thinking