Problem Solving
thought process involving in achieving a solution
Transfer
applying knowledge from one context to another (apply knowledge)
Algorithms
Predetermined steps that guarantee a solution
+ gives exact answer; - most life problems aren’t well defined
Heuristics
Transfer prior knowledge (mental shortcut) and attempt in multiple ways
+ helps in real world problems; - does not always work
How does Functional Fixedness hurt problem solving
Closed to only a single (customary) solution
Positive Transfer
learning in one situation promotes problem solving in another
Negative Transfer
Overgeneralizing learned concepts in one domain; do not generalize to another domain