PSYC 221 Chapter Notes -Modular Arithmetic, Deep Structure And Surface Structure, Working Memory
31 Jan 2014
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There are two types of problems: well- defined and ill- defined. Well- defined problems: when a procedure is applied correctly there will be a single, correct answer. Recall, gestalt psychology is interested in the laws of perceptual organization (perception), learning, problem solving, attitudes, and beliefs. When it comes to problem solving, gestalt psychologists take the perceptual approach. How individuals represent a problem in their mind: this is essentially methodology. Some people will do all the clues they know at once and then fill in the blanks. Some will focus on a corner and work until it is solved. Everyone represents the problem differently: gestalt psychologists believe that this is the key to successful problem solving. Steps to problem solving, therefore, are: perceiving the problem, representing the problem in a different way (restructuring) Restructuring: the process of changing a problem"s representation. Insight: sudden realization of a problem"s solution.
