7.2 - Theories of Thinking and Problem Solving
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Practice Questions
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What does the Information Processing Model describe?
💡 Hint: Think about how we handle information.
What is an algorithm?
💡 Hint: Consider methods that provide certainty in solving problems.
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What is the main purpose of the Information Processing Model?
💡 Hint: Think about how information is processed in our minds.
True or False: Heuristics always guarantee an accurate solution.
💡 Hint: Consider examples of fast decision-making that can be wrong.
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Challenge Problems
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Create a step-by-step algorithm to plan a successful event, considering the potential challenges faced during the process.
💡 Hint: Break down event planning into steps.
Discuss a personal or academic challenge where you had to face an ill-defined problem. How did heuristics help you navigate that situation?
💡 Hint: Think about a time when you didn’t have a clear solution.
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