Problem Solving Answers

Briefly describe the three basic categories Jim Greeno created to classify problems.

Describe the difference in using an algorithm and a heuristic to solve a problem.

Evaluating the solution is the last step of the problem solving process.

Summarize the six steps of the problem solving process.

Reproductive thinking produces solutions that are novel and creative.

Which problem solving strategy looks at every possible alternative and could take a very long time? A. hill climbing B. algorithm C. trial and error D. working backwards Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Adults are less affected by functional fixedness than younger children.

Describe the difference between divergent and convergent thinking, and explain which one is involved in creativity.

Read the example below and answer the question that follows. John was asked to solve a series of six math problems. He was able to solve the first five problems using a specific sequence of operations. John got stuck on the sixth problem because the solution he used before did not work. John is most likely experiencing __________. A. mental set B. functional fixedness C. divergent thinking D. undirected thinking Please select the best answer from the choices provided

When individuals attempt to use old strategies that do not work when solving new problems, they are __________.