7 - Thinking, Problem Solving, and Creativity
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Practice Questions
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What is the definition of thinking?
💡 Hint: Think about the roles of thinking in decision-making.
Give an example of a well-defined problem.
💡 Hint: Consider problems with clear goals.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is thinking?
💡 Hint: Focus on the cognitive process that happens in our minds.
Is functional fixedness a barrier to creativity?
💡 Hint: Think about the flexibility one needs to solve problems creatively.
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Challenge Problems
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You are tasked with organizing a community event with a limited budget. Outline the steps you would take to creatively solve potential financial problems using at least three problem-solving strategies discussed.
💡 Hint: Think about the potential challenges and available resources.
Describe a scenario where confirmation bias might affect your decision. How could you counter this bias to make a more informed choice?
💡 Hint: Reflect on times when you might have ignored alternative options.
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Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.
- The Basics of Creative Thinking
- Understanding Problem Solving
- Problem Solving Strategies
- Decision-Making Models and Theories
- Algorithms and Heuristics
- Mental Set: Definition and Examples
- Functional Fixedness: Impeding Creativity
- Creative Thinking in Problem Solving
- Cognitive Biases: Confirmation Bias