GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Psychology Thinking-Problem Solving Study Material (Page 3 of 5)
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Steps in Problem Solving
According to Bransford and Stein there are five steps coded as ‘IDEAL’
I = Identifying the problem
D = Defining and representing the problem
E = Exploring possible strategies
A = Acting on strategies
L = Looking back & evaluating effects of activities
Problem solving is an individual phenomena and involves exercise of cognitive abilities of higher order, continuous persistent & struggling on conscious as well as unconscious levels.
Major steps are:
- Problem awareness
- Problem understanding
- Collection of rel…
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Factors Influencing Problem Solving: Heuristics and Biasness in Decision Making
The following factors affect problem solving
- Sets: These are preparatory adjustments to perform a task.
- Hints: If provided at the beginning hints make it easier to solve problem.
- Priming of Solutions: Familiarity with the correct solution enhances chances of problem solving
Heuristics and Biasness in Decision Making
Biasness in decision-making is caused by
- Representativeness: Whether the current situation is representative of…
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