AUPSY 263 Lecture Notes - Lecture 27: Divergent Thinking, Functional Fixedness, Mind-Wandering

• School: University of Alberta
• Department: Augustana Faculty - Psychology
• Course: AUPSY 263
• Professor: Kathie Bailey

Document Summary

Problem solving set or einstellung (attitude) function a problem. Refers to a tendency to be rigid in thinking about an object"s. : beliefs, habits, or strategies used to solve. When we get fixed on one way of solving a problem, it reduces options and eliminates solutions. More flexible in thinking and routine makes us more successful in problem solving. Have ability to find new connections between different ideas. Wallas (1926) argued that creative thought proceeds in four stages. They walk away from the task, but continue to unconsciously process the task. Verification the details worked out to solve problem. The key is the time away from the problem new information and experiences during this time changes your thought pattern and may create a new problem solving set. Problem solving and mind wandering spreading activation. One idea leads to another that leads to another