AP PSYCHOLOGY

COGNITION

THINKING AND LANGUAGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is computational thinking?
A
Giving instructions to a computer
B
Thinking like a computer-in binary
C
Using a set of techniques and approaches to help to solve problems
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A computational thinking approach to a solution often starts by breaking complex problems down into more familiar or manageable sub-problems, sometimes called problem decomposition, frequently using deductive or probabilistic reasoning. This can also involve the ideas of abstraction and pattern recognition.

Detailed explanation-2: -Computational thinking is an approach to solving problems using concepts and ideas from computer science, and expressing solutions to those problems so that they can be run on a computer.

Detailed explanation-3: -Computational thinking requires: exploring and analysing problems thoroughly in order to fully understand them. using precise and detailed language to outline both problems and solutions. applying clear reasoning at every stage of the process.

Detailed explanation-4: -BBC outlines four cornerstones of computational thinking: decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithms. Decomposition invites students to break down complex problems into smaller, simpler problems. Pattern recognition guides students to make connections between similar problems and experience.

Detailed explanation-5: -Before you can think about programming a computer, you need to work out exactly what it is you want to tell the computer to do. Thinking through problems this way is Computational Thinking. Computational Thinking allows us to take complex problems, understand what the problem is, and develop solutions.

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