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Thinking And Problem Solving Vocab

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 22 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Type of thinking involves an attempt to reach a goal or answer using symbols - concepts or rules






2. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






3. The smallest units of meaning in a language.






4. Smallest units of sound in the human language - like consonants or vowels






5. Particular symbol used to represent a group of object with similar attributes (animals - cars)






6. System of communication using rules to make and combine symbols in order to produce meaning






7. Concepts that can be related together (one person can't be in two places)






8. The ability to change and reorganize information from memory to create new information and memories






9. 'Usual' method for solving problems






10. Mental representations of visual events or objects - highlights - manipulated in minds






11. Will have the attributes of the concept but may not be a particular example that you have actually experienced






12. Step by step procedures and rules for solving problems - mathematics






13. To overcome mental sets - the capacity to use information and abilities in new and original ways






14. Short cuts and rules of thumb - some important info could be missing with this method (flawed) - generalizations - ideas






15. Inability to see objects from beyond the obvious






16. 'Aha moment' processes may continue to occur unconsciously even when a person takes a break






17. Involves imagery and feelings and does not have a specific goal - outside the box thinking






18. Rearranging the parts of a problem in order to come to an original solution






19. Represent objects or qualities of object (words which stand in for actual objects that they represent






20. Overcoming rigidity and remaining open to alternative strategies






21. Mentally plotting out a course of action between your current state and a desired goal






22. Thinking about thinking - analyse processes and make changes