Question 1

A similarity in the results of analogies and representational transfer problems is

Accepted Answer

A) once people solve one such problem, all similar problems are also easily solved. 
B) people do not spontaneously generalize their solutions within either type of problem. 
C) people solve these problems best by algorithms. 
D) All of these 
A) once people solve one such problem, all similar problems are also easily solved. 
B) people do not spontaneously generalize their solutions within either type of problem. 
C) people solve these problems best by algorithms. 
D) All of these

Question 2

Analogical transfer is to _____ as representational transfer is to _____.

Accepted Answer

A) format; solution 
B) solution; format 
C) solution; model 
D) model; solution 
A) format; solution 
B) solution; format 
C) solution; model 
D) model; solution

Question 3

Problem isomorphs are

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A) problems with different content but the same solution. 
B) problems with different content and different solutions. 
C) problems with same content but different solutions. 
D) problems with same content and same solutions. 
A) problems with different content but the same solution. 
B) problems with different content and different solutions. 
C) problems with same content but different solutions. 
D) problems with same content and same solutions.

Question 4

Carroll, Thomas, and Malhotra found that performance on a temporal design problem (manufacturing process) was

Accepted Answer

A) always inferior to performance on a spatial design problem (office layout). 
B) always superior to performance on a spatial design problem. 
C) inferior, unless people used a graphic representation. 
D) superior, unless people used a graphic representation. 
A) always inferior to performance on a spatial design problem (office layout). 
B) always superior to performance on a spatial design problem. 
C) inferior, unless people used a graphic representation. 
D) superior, unless people used a graphic representation.

Question 5

_____ Algorithms are rules that, if followed, always yield a solution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Means-end analysis requires that people

Accepted Answer

A) formulate subgoals. 
B) work backwards. 
C) reduce differences between the current state and goal state. 
D) use analogy to solve problems. 
A) formulate subgoals. 
B) work backwards. 
C) reduce differences between the current state and goal state. 
D) use analogy to solve problems.

Question 7

Describe the three types of problems according to Greeno (1978). Create new examples (not ones given in your text) of each problem type.

Accepted Answer

According to Greeno (1978), there are th

Question 8

The simulation model developed by Simon and Reed assumes that people benefited from a subgoal because they

Accepted Answer

A) switched sooner to a more efficient strategy. 
B) were less likely to make a random move. 
C) were less likely to make a backward move. 
D) had a better memory for previously attempted moves. 
A) switched sooner to a more efficient strategy. 
B) were less likely to make a random move. 
C) were less likely to make a backward move. 
D) had a better memory for previously attempted moves.

Question 9

Discuss Newell and Simon's contributions to our understanding of problem solving.

Accepted Answer

Herbert A. Simon and Allen Newell were t

Question 10

The use of analogy to solve Duncker's radiation problem was most effective when people

Accepted Answer

A) read a single analogous story. 
B) read and compared two analogous stories. 
C) read two analogous stories. 
D) elaborated on a single analogous story. 
A) read a single analogous story. 
B) read and compared two analogous stories. 
C) read two analogous stories. 
D) elaborated on a single analogous story.

Question 11

Analogies are an example of a transformation problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to Greeno's classification, which of the following is an example of an arrangement problem?

Accepted Answer

A) missionaries and cannibals 
B) verbal analogies 
C) anagrams 
D) series completion 
A) missionaries and cannibals 
B) verbal analogies 
C) anagrams 
D) series completion

Question 13

Which of the following does not illustrate overcoming functional fixedness?

Accepted Answer

A) Using paper to draw a diagram 
B) Using a small box as a platform 
C) Using a screwdriver as a weight for a pendulum 
D) Using a shower pipe to melt plastic 
A) Using paper to draw a diagram 
B) Using a small box as a platform 
C) Using a screwdriver as a weight for a pendulum 
D) Using a shower pipe to melt plastic

Question 14

There are those who would say that we have not learned anything by studying how a computer solves problems. Do you agree with this statement? Explain your position fully.

Accepted Answer

I do not agree with the statement that w

Question 15

Which of the following does not belong?

Accepted Answer

A) Newell and Simon 
B) Computer simulation program 
C) Measure of sufficiency 
D) Insight 
A) Newell and Simon 
B) Computer simulation program 
C) Measure of sufficiency 
D) Insight

Question 16

Which heuristic(s) do you use to solve problems? Provide an example of how you have used it.

Accepted Answer

One heuristic I often use to solve probl

Question 17

The tendency to perceive an object only in terms of its most common use is called

Accepted Answer

A) tunnel vision. 
B) functional fixedness. 
C) insight. 
D) rigidity. 
A) tunnel vision. 
B) functional fixedness. 
C) insight. 
D) rigidity.

Question 18

Which of the following is an algorithm?

Accepted Answer

A) analogy 
B) rules of addition 
C) working backward 
D) creating diagrams 
A) analogy 
B) rules of addition 
C) working backward 
D) creating diagrams

Question 19

Successful transfer from the bridges problem to the handshake problem depended on the successful use of

Accepted Answer

A) networks. 
B) matrices. 
C) Venn diagrams. 
D) hierarchies. 
A) networks. 
B) matrices. 
C) Venn diagrams. 
D) hierarchies.

Question 20

Which of the following does not belong?

Accepted Answer

A) applying means-end analysis 
B) adding numbers 
C) forming subgoals 
D) using analogy 
A) applying means-end analysis 
B) adding numbers 
C) forming subgoals 
D) using analogy

A similarity in the results of analogies and representational transfer problems is

Analogical transfer is to _ as representational transfer is to _.

Problem isomorphs are

Carroll, Thomas, and Malhotra found that performance on a temporal design problem (manufacturing process) was

_____ Algorithms are rules that, if followed, always yield a solution.

Means-end analysis requires that people

Describe the three types of problems according to Greeno (1978). Create new examples (not ones given in your text) of each problem type.

The simulation model developed by Simon and Reed assumes that people benefited from a subgoal because they

Discuss Newell and Simon's contributions to our understanding of problem solving.

The use of analogy to solve Duncker's radiation problem was most effective when people

Analogies are an example of a transformation problem.

According to Greeno's classification, which of the following is an example of an arrangement problem?

Which of the following does not illustrate overcoming functional fixedness?

There are those who would say that we have not learned anything by studying how a computer solves problems. Do you agree with this statement? Explain your position fully.

Which of the following does not belong?

Which heuristic(s) do you use to solve problems? Provide an example of how you have used it.

The tendency to perceive an object only in terms of its most common use is called

Which of the following is an algorithm?

Successful transfer from the bridges problem to the handshake problem depended on the successful use of

Which of the following does not belong?

Introduction

Pattern Recognition

Attention

Short-Term Working Memory

Long-Term Memory

Memory Codes

Visual Images

Categorization

Semantic Organization

Language

Comprehension and Memory for Text

Expertise and Creativity

Decision Making

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Exam 12: Problem Solving

A similarity in the results of analogies and representational transfer problems is

Analogical transfer is to _____ as representational transfer is to _____.

Problem isomorphs are

Carroll, Thomas, and Malhotra found that performance on a temporal design problem (manufacturing process) was

_____ Algorithms are rules that, if followed, always yield a solution.

Means-end analysis requires that people

Describe the three types of problems according to Greeno (1978). Create new examples (not ones given in your text) of each problem type.

The simulation model developed by Simon and Reed assumes that people benefited from a subgoal because they

Discuss Newell and Simon's contributions to our understanding of problem solving.

The use of analogy to solve Duncker's radiation problem was most effective when people

Analogies are an example of a transformation problem.

According to Greeno's classification, which of the following is an example of an arrangement problem?

Which of the following does not illustrate overcoming functional fixedness?

There are those who would say that we have not learned anything by studying how a computer solves problems. Do you agree with this statement? Explain your position fully.

Which of the following does not belong?

Which heuristic(s) do you use to solve problems? Provide an example of how you have used it.

The tendency to perceive an object only in terms of its most common use is called

Which of the following is an algorithm?

Successful transfer from the bridges problem to the handshake problem depended on the successful use of

Which of the following does not belong?

Introduction

Pattern Recognition

Attention

Short-Term Working Memory

Long-Term Memory

Memory Codes

Visual Images

Categorization

Semantic Organization

Language

Comprehension and Memory for Text

Expertise and Creativity

Decision Making

Filters

Analogical transfer is to _ as representational transfer is to _.