L4: Problem-Solving

Flashcards designed to assist in reviewing key concepts of problem-solving in cognitive psychology.

A well-defined problem has __ aspects, including initial state, goal state, and possible moves.

All

An ill-defined problem has unknown __, end state, or possible strategies.

start state

Knowledge rich problems require __ knowledge about a particular topic.

specific

The Behaviourist Approach primarily relies on __ learning through trial and error.

unsystematic

The Gestalt Approach is characterized by the __ moment when a solution is suddenly realized.

Aha

An example of a knowledge lean problem would be __, which does not require specific knowledge.

puzzles

Duncker's Candle Problem illustrates the concept of __ in problem-solving.

functional fixedness

According to Representational Change Theory, impasses occur when the problem representation does not cue the right __.

operators

In the Information Processing Approach, problem-solving involves searching through a __ of possible states.

problem space

Heuristics, according to Newell and Simon, include techniques like __, which involves creating sub-goals.

means-end analysis

In Analogical Problem Solving, mapping involves recognizing how two problems share a similar __.

structure