2.2 Problem Solving

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Algorithm

A step by step method that guarantees to solve a problem.

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Heuristic

Mental shortcuts that allow problem solving.

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Representativeness Heuristic

Quick judgments based on mental prototypes.

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Gambler’s Fallacy

Belief that random events are influenced by previous outcomes.

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Availability Heuristic

Things that come to mind easily are seen as 'more common or important'.

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Insight

Sudden understanding when solving a problem.

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Functional Fixedness

Only thinking of the familiar functions of an object.

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Mental Set

Tendency to approach a problem in one particular way.