#1
Which of the following is a key component of the problem-solving process?
Procrastination
Ambiguity
Analysis
Hesitation
#2
What is the first step in the problem-solving process?
Implementing the solution
Identifying the problem
Evaluating the solution
Planning the solution
#3
What role does working memory play in problem-solving?
Storing information for the long term
Executing step-by-step procedures
Holding and manipulating information temporarily
Generating creative ideas
#4
Which cognitive process involves mentally representing and manipulating information?
Algorithmic problem-solving
Heuristic problem-solving
Working memory
Insight problem-solving
#5
What does the term 'functional fixedness' refer to in problem-solving?
The tendency to use an object only for its intended purpose
The inability to see an object serving a different function
The ability to think creatively
The preference for routine tasks
#6
In the problem-solving cycle, what is the phase where possible solutions are generated?
Implementation
Evaluation
Idea Generation
Analysis
#7
Which cognitive process involves breaking down a complex problem into smaller, more manageable parts?
Insight
Algorithmic problem solving
Heuristic problem solving
Decomposition
#8
In problem-solving, what does the term 'functional fixedness' refer to?
Being stuck in a mental set
Inability to see an object's potential uses beyond its typical function
Finding the correct algorithm
Using heuristics effectively
#9
What is the key characteristic of an ill-structured problem?
Clear and well-defined solution path
Multiple possible solutions
Limited information
Simple and straightforward solution
#10
Which type of problem-solving strategy involves breaking down a problem into sub-problems and solving them individually?
Algorithm
Heuristic
Subgoal Analysis
Trial and Error
#11
What is the term for the tendency to rely on pre-existing knowledge and ignore new aspects of a problem?
Confirmation Bias
Functional Fixedness
Mental Set
Availability Heuristic
#12
Which of the following is an example of an algorithmic problem-solving approach?
Trial and error
Means-end analysis
Working backward
Divide and conquer
#13
What role does metacognition play in problem solving?
Executing step-by-step procedures
Monitoring and controlling one's cognitive processes
Utilizing heuristics
Applying algorithms
#14
Which type of problem requires a sudden realization or 'aha moment' for the solution to become apparent?
Algorithmic problem
Heuristic problem
Insight problem
Ill-structured problem