Quiz on Problem-Solving and Creativity(Cogpsych)

What is the first step in the Problem-Solving Cycle?

• Evaluation

• Resource allocation

• Problem identification

• Strategy formulation

Which type of problems has clear paths to their solutions?

• Ambiguous problems

• Complex problems

• Well-structured problems

• Ill-structured problems

What does divergent thinking involve?

• Narrowing down possibilities

• Generating a diverse assortment of solutions

• Evaluating the best solution

• Organizing information

What is the purpose of the incubation process in problem-solving?

• To evaluate the solution

• To put the problem aside for a while

• To allocate resources

• To analyze the problem

Which heuristic involves starting at the end and working backward?

• Generate and test

• Working forward

• Means-ends analysis

• Working backward

What is a characteristic of well-structured problems?

• They require insight for solutions

• They are always solvable

• They have ambiguous paths

• They have clear paths to solutions

What is the role of monitoring in the problem-solving cycle?

• To define the problem

• To evaluate the solution

• To ensure progress towards the goal

• To allocate resources

What does insight in problem-solving refer to?

• A systematic approach to solving problems

• A sudden understanding of a problem

• A method of resource allocation

• A type of heuristic

Which of the following is NOT a type of heuristic mentioned?

• Generate and test

• Means-ends analysis

• Working backward

• Random guessing

What is a key factor that distinguishes creative individuals?

• Their ability to follow rules

• Their expertise and commitment

• Their reliance on extrinsic motivation

• Their avoidance of risk