CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Previous
Next

GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

COGNITION AND EMOTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Marilyn was asked to solve a series of five math problems. The first 4 problems could only be solved by a particular sequence of operations. The fifth problem could also be solved following this sequence; however, a much simpler solution was possible. Marilyn did not realize this simpler solution and solved the problem in the way she had solved the first four. Her problem-solving strategy was hampered by:<br />
A
functional fixedness
B
the overconfidence phenomenon
C
mental set
D
her lack of a prototype for the solution
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Heuristics are methods or strategies which often lead to problem solution but are not guaranteed to succeed. They can be distinguished from algorithms, which are methods or procedures that will always produce a solution sooner or later.

Detailed explanation-2: -An algorithm is a series of well-defined steps which gives a procedure for solving a type of problem.

Detailed explanation-3: -The representativeness heuristic is an automatic mental shortcut we use to make assumptions through stereotyping. We rely on it when we need to make decisions about unfamiliar things or people.

Detailed explanation-4: -Heuristics can be mental shortcuts that ease the cognitive load of making a decision. Examples that employ heuristics include using trial and error, a rule of thumb or an educated guess.

There is 1 question to complete.
Previous
Next