cognitive psychology, 2 nd ed. chapter 13 problem solving
TRANSCRIPT
Types of Thinking
Directed vs. undirected thinkingReproductive vs. productive thinkingWell-defined vs. ill-defined problems
-initial state, subgoals, and goal -operators & problem space
General Problem Solver
Representing the problem properly is critical.
-MC problem-monk problem
Isomorphic problems-monster problem
Problem Space Search
Algorithm-trial and error-systematic search
Heuristics-working backwards-analogies-means end analysis
Domain-Specific Knowledge
Knowledge is power-finding good representations-learning effective search-metacognitive monitoring
Creativity
Historical vs. process creativity-novel product-useful product-special talent
Stages of creative process-preparation-incubation-illumination-verification