Exam 9: Thinking: Concept Formation,reasoning, and Problem Solving

In forward-reaching transfer, you realize the applicability of what you learned in the past only after it becomes relevant.

Features that are necessary and sufficient for defining a concept are called characteristic features.

A deductive argument that permits a conclusion from a series of two statements or premises.

This process of insightful thinking is used to relate new information to old information already stored in memory.

In contemplating any set of steps for problem-solving, recognize that they represent a linear progression of steps.

This type of transfer occurs when the solution of an earlier problem impedes solution of a later problem.

This kind of thinking involves someone's first coming up with an idea, or thesis; then an antithesis, or opposing idea; and finally an integrating synthesis.

Problems with no clear paths to a solution.

Mr. Talbot presents the following syllogism to his class. Premise A: Spot is bigger than Fluffy. Premise B: Fluffy is bigger than Patches. Which dog is the biggest? Which kind of syllogism is Mr. Talbot presenting?