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Thinking And Problem Solving Vocab
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Answer 22 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 'Aha moment' processes may continue to occur unconsciously even when a person takes a break
insight
images
thinking
directed/convergent
2. Step by step procedures and rules for solving problems - mathematics
symbols
insight
algorithms
prototype
3. Rearranging the parts of a problem in order to come to an original solution
symbols
meta-cognition
heuristics
recombination
4. Short cuts and rules of thumb - some important info could be missing with this method (flawed) - generalizations - ideas
morphemes
thinking
non-directed
heuristics
5. Mental representations of visual events or objects - highlights - manipulated in minds
images
phonemes
concepts
mental set
6. Mentally plotting out a course of action between your current state and a desired goal
problem solving
creativity
flexibility
mental set
7. Overcoming rigidity and remaining open to alternative strategies
insight
flexibility
meta-cognition
problem solving
8. Thinking about thinking - analyse processes and make changes
images
directed/convergent
meta-cognition
language
9. 'Usual' method for solving problems
mental set
thinking
phonemes
syntax
10. The ability to change and reorganize information from memory to create new information and memories
heuristics
symbols
non-directed
thinking
11. Concepts that can be related together (one person can't be in two places)
rules
meta-cognition
algorithms
concepts
12. To overcome mental sets - the capacity to use information and abilities in new and original ways
non-directed
creativity
thinking
flexibility
13. Smallest units of sound in the human language - like consonants or vowels
morphemes
meta-cognition
phonemes
recombination
14. The grammatical arrangement of words in sentences
prototype
syntax
directed/convergent
concepts
15. Inability to see objects from beyond the obvious
functional fixedness
heuristics
flexibility
thinking
16. Type of thinking involves an attempt to reach a goal or answer using symbols - concepts or rules
symbols
directed/convergent
thinking
syntax
17. The smallest units of meaning in a language.
morphemes
phonemes
algorithms
problem solving
18. Particular symbol used to represent a group of object with similar attributes (animals - cars)
non-directed
concepts
insight
syntax
19. Involves imagery and feelings and does not have a specific goal - outside the box thinking
insight
recombination
algorithms
non-directed
20. Will have the attributes of the concept but may not be a particular example that you have actually experienced
rules
mental set
non-directed
prototype
21. System of communication using rules to make and combine symbols in order to produce meaning
language
algorithms
insight
thinking
22. Represent objects or qualities of object (words which stand in for actual objects that they represent
symbols
meta-cognition
creativity
rules