PSY 654 Lecture 10: Lecture 10 Cognitive Psychology PSY 654 Ryerson University

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 654
• Professor: Julia Spaniol

Document Summary

Any present situation that presents signi cant obstacles towards reaching a desired goal. Problem solving is what you do when you don"t know what to do (payne, 2003) Clear initial and goal states, typically only 1 solution (though not always) Solution involves reorganization and restructuring of the representation. Critical stage; if unhelpful representation is chosen, this may prevent solution. Mental shortcut, often produces correct solution but not always. Problem solving = searching the problem space. Determine the effect you would like the paper to have. Solve for x: (1/5) + 10 =25. Solve for x: (1/5)x + 10 = 25. Move 3 pins so that triangle faces downward. Metcalfe & wiebe (1987): had participants give warmth" ratings every 15 seconds while. Perceived warmth increases gradually as solutions approached. Sudden jump in warmth" immediately before solution. Situation in which experience hinders problem solving. Mount a candle to the wall, so that it can burn without dripping.