PSYC 213 Lecture 17: Lecture 17
6 Nov 2018
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A problem is the difference between a current state and a desired state. Problem solving is a multi-step process that requires developing solutions to shift from current (problem) to desired (goal) state. Problems with a defined goal state and task constraints. How to move from the problem to solution is clear. Bowling: to achieve a solution, throw the ball at the pins. Goal directedness: the processes engaged are to achieve a pre-set goal. There is a sequence of operations: the processes engaged are done in a sequence of steps engaged are done in a sequence of steps. Sudoku: engaging steps to fill in each square. Multiple cognitive operations: there are distinct cognitive processes used for these distinct steps. Subgoal decomposition: there are sub-goals (intermediate goals) created to achieve the solution. Sudoku: fill in rows then squares or fill in all number "2"s then number "5"s. Example: converting a unit of measurement from inches to centimeters.
