Deck 47: Problem Solving

Question 1

In the DUPE model, the letter D is for determine: This relates to paying attention to detail because __________.

A) memory plays such an important role in problem solving
B) domain-general and domain-specific knowledge is needed to solve problems
C) meaningless elements in the problem are deceptive
D) the essence of the problem must be understood to solve it accurately

Answer 1

C

Question 2

With respect to understanding how children solve problems, which of the following relates to the central theme of encoding?

A) Careful examination of the problem to identify what is needed to solve it
B) Construction of a model that accurately represents the structure of the problem
C) Reconciliation of personal experience with the contradictory information being provided
D) Identification of the critical information and use of it to build an internal representation of the problem

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which of the following problem solving processes requires inhibiting initial responses?

A) Planning
B) Analogy
C) Tool use
D) Causal inference

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following problem solving errors will most likely be avoided by encouraging children to reconcile contradictory information rather than ignore it?

A) Failure to analyze the task and encode relevant facts of a problem
B) Failure to make a mental model or perceive vital relationships in the problem
C) Failure to analyze the task or use systematic, step-by-step procedures
D) Failure to plan ahead or use systematic, relevant procedures

Question 5

With respect to understanding how children solve problems, which of the following relates to the central theme of task analysis?

A) Careful examination of the problem to identify what is needed to solve it
B) Construction of a model that accurately represents the structure of the problem
C) Reconciliation of personal experience with the contradictory information being provided
D) Identification of the critical information and use of it to build an internal representation of the problem

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a considered part of the causal inference problem-solving process?

A) Understanding contiguity
B) Understanding precedence
C) Understanding tool use
D) Understanding covariation

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of good problem solvers?

A) They have a positive attitude toward problems.
B) They are concerned with accuracy.
C) They learn how to more accurately guess at answers.
D) They learn to break down a problem into small, manageable parts, and then to integrate the parts into a manageable whole that leads to a solution.

Question 8

Technically, a problem is a significant discrepancy between the actual circumstances or expected circumstances.

Question 9

Problem solving in patients can be undermined by a lack of knowledge about physical processes and medical procedures, an inability to sort out what is relevant, inability to foresee the consequences of actions, and a lack of experience with illness.

Question 10

Future-oriented problem-solving is also referred to as analogy.

Question 11

Problem solving typically improves with experience.