psy 108: ch 11

Problem solving
- Use when you want to reach a certain goal but solution isn't immediately obvious b/c important info is missing & obstacles are blocking your path
- Generally our prob solving ability is specific to a particular domain
- In broader category of thinking: transformation of former knowledge by taking info in from our enviro & making use of it & even coming up w/completely novel concepts
- Strategies: algorithm, heuristic, analogy
- Cross-cultural diff's
- Expectations can interfere--overactive top down processing
- Expertise
Initial state
Problem solving
- Describes the situation at the beginning of the prob
- 1 of 3 components of every prob
Goal state
Problem solving
- When you solve the prob
- 1 of 3 components of every prob
- Obstacles make it difficult to get to here
- Ppl are reluctant to move away from it (even if correct answer depends on the temporary detour)

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psy 108: ch 11

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2010-09-07T21:34:12Z

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