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All of the following are parts of the second step (analyzing the solution) except __________.

gathering information about the problem

generating a variety of solutions

distinguishing fact from opinion

evaluating the cause of the problem

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Cognitive diversity refers to the similarities in viewpoints and methods in problem solving.

In the third step of the problem solving process in which one generates a range of solutions, one should __________.

avoid ruling out or selecting a solution

identify steps to implement the solution

monitor the progress of a solution

create a plan of action for the solution

Common obstacles or barriers of successful problem solving include all of the following except __________.

inferring unnecessary constraints

ignoring irrelevant information

using rigid thinking that was used to solve past problems

perceiving items as useful for only their original function

Which of the following examples best illustrates functional fixedness?

Adam needs to keep the door open, so he uses his psychology book as a door stop.

Trey wants to nail a poster up in his room, so he uses his shoe as a hammer.

Julie lost her earring back, so she throws the earring away instead of using a pencil eraser.

Morgan uses a wrench as a paper weight while she writes her essay for psychology outdoors.

Solving a problem often depends on how an individual represents a problem.

What should one do after the solution has been implemented?

Monitor the solution’s progress and make corrective adjustments if needed.

Analyze and evaluate the solution’s success by asking the Five W questions.

Create a plan of action, detailing how the solution should be followed.

Use the brainstorming process to create new and innovative solutions.

Working backwards is an example of using an algorithm to solve problems.

In the “analyzing the problem” step in the problem solving process, one should evaluate the causes, effects, and symptoms of the problem.

In which step of the problem solving process are all of the solutions evaluated and prioritized against a set of criteria, such as time and resources?

analyze the solution

identify and define the solution

select and plan the solution

implement the solution

Problem solving is an active effort to attain a goal that is __________.

physically but not cognitively attainable

impossible to solve

not readily attainable

easily attainable

All of the following are categories used to classify problems except problems of __________.

arrangement

inducing structure

transformation

schematic completion

Convergent thinking utilizes creativity to generate possible solutions.

In which step of the problem solving process are all of the solutions evaluated and prioritized against a set of criteria, such as time and resources?

analyze the solution

identify and define the solution

select and plan the solution

implement the solution

Research indicates that Asian cultures pay more attention in general to information relating to context than North American cultures do.

Cognitive diversity refers to the similarities in viewpoints and methods in problem solving.

When someone says the word "jewelry," the concept includes bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and pins.

Individuals who have difficulty using a tool for anything other than its proper use may have difficulty solving a problem due to __________.

experiencing mental set

imposing unnecessary constraints

experiencing functional fixedness

focusing on irrelevant information

Which type of thinking uses creativity and yields solutions that are original and creative?

directed

undirected

reproductive

productive

In which step of the problem solving process should you write a concise statement about the problem?

analyzing the problem

selecting and planning the solution

implementing the solution

identifying and defining the problem

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