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Problem Solving Techniques and Cycle

1. The document discusses aspects of problem solving including the problem solving cycle of identifying the problem, defining it, constructing a strategy, and monitoring problem solving. 2. It describes two types of problems - well defined problems which have clear aspects and solutions, and ill defined problems which are more vague without obvious solutions. 3. Obstacles to problem solving mentioned include mental set, entrenchment, and fixation while aids include positive and negative transfer as well as incubation.

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Problem Solving Techniques and Cycle

1. The document discusses aspects of problem solving including the problem solving cycle of identifying the problem, defining it, constructing a strategy, and monitoring problem solving. 2. It describes two types of problems - well defined problems which have clear aspects and solutions, and ill defined problems which are more vague without obvious solutions. 3. Obstacles to problem solving mentioned include mental set, entrenchment, and fixation while aids include positive and negative transfer as well as incubation.

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Problem Solving

Department of Applied Psychology


University of the Punjab
Problem Solving
• Problem Solving Aspects
• The problem solving Cycle
• Types of Problems
– Well defined problems
– Ill defines problems
• Obstacles and Aids to problem solving
• Mental set, Entrenchment, and fixation
• Negative and Positive Transfer
• Incubation
Problem Solving Aspects
• It is purposeful ( goal directed)
• It involves cognitive rather than
automatic processes
• A problem only exists when someone
lacks the relevant knowledge to
produce immediate solution
(professional mathematicians)
The problem solving Cycle

1. Problem identification

Evaluating problem solving Definition of problem

Constructing a strategy for problem


Monitoring problem solving
solving

Organizing information about a


Allocation of resources
problem
Types of Problems
• Well defined problems
– Are the problems in which all aspects of the
problem are specified
– Have clear solution path
– Psychologists always focus on well defined
problems
• Ill defines problems
– Are underspecified
– Do not have clear solution path
– Most everyday problems are ill defined.
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Obstacles and Aids to problem solving

• Mental set, Entrenchment, and fixation


• Negative and Positive Transfer
• Incubation
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