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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Mental representations of visual events or objects - highlights - manipulated in minds






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






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






4. The smallest units of meaning in a language.






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






6. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences






7. Thinking about thinking - analyse processes and make changes






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






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






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






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






12. Inability to see objects from beyond the obvious






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






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






15. Type of thinking involves an attempt to reach a goal or answer using symbols - concepts or rules






16. 'Usual' method for solving problems






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






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






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






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






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






22. Overcoming rigidity and remaining open to alternative strategies







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