7.3 - Barriers to Effective Problem Solving
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Practice Questions
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What is a mental set?
💡 Hint: Think about how you solve puzzles or math problems.
Define functional fixedness.
💡 Hint: What’s an example of something that you could use in a different way?
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What is the term for the cognitive bias where people only look for information that supports their beliefs?
💡 Hint: Focus on how the bias influences what information you choose to accept.
True or false: Functional fixedness can sometimes enhance creativity.
💡 Hint: Think about how it restricts our thinking.
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Create a scenario where a group faces a problem and identify how mental set, functional fixedness, and confirmation bias could affect their decision-making.
💡 Hint: Consider how a team might cling to past experiences instead of adapting.
How would you suggest overcoming confirmation bias in your opinion or decision-making?
💡 Hint: Think about dialogue with someone who disagrees with you.
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