Problem Basics
This is where a problem begins.
What is the initial state?
A step-by-step method that guarantees a correct answer.
What is an algorithm?
Breaking a problem into smaller steps.
What is means-end analysis?
Continuing to use a strategy that no longer works.
What is mental set?
Solving problems step-by-step logically.
What is non-insight problem solving?
This is the desired outcome of a problem.
What is the goal state?
A faster shortcut that may not always be correct.
What is a heuristic?
Choosing the option closest to the goal.
What is hill-climbing heuristic?
Only seeing objects for their usual use.
What is functional fixedness?
A sudden realization of a solution.
What is insight?
These are barriers that prevent reaching a goal.
What are obstacles?
This heuristic involves using a similar past problem to solve a new one.
What is the analogy heuristic?
Using what easily comes to mind to make a judgment.
What is availability heuristic?
When beliefs interfere with logical reasoning.
What is belief bias?
The mental workspace used to hold and process information.
What is working memory?