Problem Solving

Question 1

Types of Problem Solving (4)

Answer 1

1. Trial and Error
2. Algorithms
3. Deductive reasoning (form conclusions from rules)
4. Inductive reasoning (form conclusions from evidence)

Question 2

Mental set

Answer 2

a pattern of approach for a given problem

Question 3

Functional Fixedness

Answer 3

Tendency to use objects only in the way they are normally utilized.

Creates barriers to problem solving

Question 4

Heuristics

Answer 4

rules of thumb

Question 5

Availability heuristic

Answer 5

when we make our decisions based on how easily similar instances can be imagined

Question 6

representativeness heuristic

Answer 6

tendency to make decisions about actions/events based on our standard representation of events

Question 7

Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences (7)

Answer 7

1. linguistic
2. logical-mathematical
3. musical
4. visual-spatial
5. bodily-kinesthetic
6. interpersonal
7. intrapersonal