7. Thinking, Problem Solving, and Creativity
Thinking involves cognitive processes that enable individuals to reason, problem-solve, and make decisions effectively. Problem-solving is a crucial skill that can be enhanced through various strategies and requires creativity to generate innovative solutions. Additionally, various barriers, such as mental set and functional fixedness, can hinder effective problem-solving and creative thinking.
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What we have learnt
- Thinking is a mental process that aids learning, creativity, and navigation through complex situations.
- Problem solving is essential for overcoming obstacles and achieving goals across personal, academic, and professional contexts.
- Creativity involves generating novel ideas and is critical in problem-solving.
Key Concepts
- -- Thinking
- The mental process of manipulating information for concepts, problem-solving, decision-making, and reflection.
- -- Problem Solving
- The cognitive process of finding solutions to complex or unfamiliar situations.
- -- Creativity
- The ability to generate original and valuable ideas by thinking outside conventional frameworks.
- -- Algorithms
- Step-by-step procedures that guarantee a correct solution to problems.
- -- Heuristics
- Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb used to make decisions or solve problems quickly.
- -- Mental Set
- The tendency to approach problems in a specific way based on past experiences.
- -- Functional Fixedness
- A cognitive bias that limits a person to using an object only for its traditional purpose.
- -- Confirmation Bias
- The tendency to search for or interpret information in a way that confirms preexisting beliefs.
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