PSYCH 2GG3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Drawing Pin, Motivation, Functional Fixedness
22 Jun 2017
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Tedtalk: candle problem then placing candle on it, avg reaction time, time ppl to see how quickly they can solve problem, candle, thumb tacks and matches, overcome functional fixedness by attaching a box against the wall and. Job: attach so that the wax doesn(cid:495)t drip along the wall: second group offered rewards if fastest (eg. ) If solution to problem is simple then easier to reach a motivational goal. Flow potential differs across both persons and situations: tying to figure out ways of achieving but not always in the (cid:494)flow zone(cid:495, perceived levels of challenge and skill. Strategies: with classes with high enrolment break up class into smaller tutorials. The work of a school psychologist (paul szego: want to learn something about a student by asking a good question. Needs to be valid: what info am i trying to explain, way we impart teaching (especially in grade school)
