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4.04 Introduction to Problem Solving and Thinking
4.04 Introduction to Problem Solving and Thinking
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Which is the most likely prototype for the concept "vehicle"?
Glider
Moped
Car
Scooter
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Köhler demonstrated "Aha!" or insight behavior with
birds
dogs
chimps
cats
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Use of brainstorming to solve a problem best encourages
conformity
groupthink
divergent thinking
convergent thinking
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What problem-solving strategies don't guarantee solutions, but make efficient use of time?
Heuristics
Cognitive shortcuts
Algorithms
Mnemonic devices
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In a geometry course you use many formulas to calculate area of geometric figures. Each time you use a formula this is
a heuristic
a convergence
an algorithms
a logarithms
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What systematic problem-solving method guarantees a solution, provided that one exists?
Cognitive shortcut
Mnemonic device
Heuristic method
An algorithm
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The ability to produce solutions to problems that are unusual, inventive, novel, and appropriate is called
heuristics
latent learning
insight
creativity
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Al tells his friend Tim he wants a sports car and he understands why because of the differences from a family car. Why?
mental categories called patterns
mental categories called attributes
mental categories called concepts
mental catagories called classes
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The trial-and-error method of solving problems means to
determine a solution based on previous experience
try solutions in no particular order
follow a formula
try possible solutions in a set order
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Concepts are ideas that represent
a class or category of objects, events, or activities
none of these
patterns of behavior
higher-order conditioning and secondary reinforcers