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4 min read•june 18, 2024
Dalia Savy
Sadiyya Holsey
Haseung Jun
Dalia Savy
Sadiyya Holsey
Haseung Jun
So, we just went over memory, but how do we actually think and problem solve? 🤔
There are two different ways by which you could solve problems:
An algorithm is a step by step method that guarantees to solve a particular problem.
If you lost your phone📱, the algorithm might look like this:
A heuristic is also known as a “rule of thumb.” Using heuristic is a quick way to solve a problem 💨, but is usually less effective than using an algorithm (more error prone). Heuristics also involve using trial and error ❌
An example of a heuristic would be trying to find the x value that makes this equal true: 3x+6=24. You might plug in multiple x values until you determine the x value that works.
Heuristics are the opposite of algorithms and are more result oriented. We use our mental set, schemas, prototypes, and concepts automatically when using heuristics.
Tip—When problem solving, think about algorithms as the long way and heuristics as the shortcut.
Instead of using a heuristic and just plugging in answers till you find the right one, you could also solve this problem step by step using an algorithm. The steps may look like this:
Trial and error is when you try to solve a problem multiple times using multiple methods. If you try to solve a problem one time using one method, the next time you solve it, you may use a different method. This process is repeated until a solution is reached.
Intuition is colloquially known as a “gut feeling.” It is sensing something without a direct reason and basically an automatic thought💾
Insight was discovered by Wolfgang Kohler. It occurs when an individual has an all-of the sudden understanding when solving a problem or learning something. It's that light bulb💡 moment!
Fun Fact—Sherlock Holmes uses inductive reasoning.
Reasoning from something general to something specific. Think of mind-maps: you have one central idea in the middle (general) and then branch out into specific ideas.
These are usually more logical 🤔
There are five components of creativity 📸:
This is the more logical way of thinking, in which we narrow the solutions to a problem till we find the best one. Convergent thinking is used in IQ and intelligence tests.
The more creative way of thinking! You can think of this as brainstorming and diverging into different directions of thought. Rather than finding the best solution, divergent thinkers expand the number of solutions.
Divergent thinkers have a much easier time when problem solving since they have more of an open mind to trying different solutions.
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4 min read•june 18, 2024
Dalia Savy
Sadiyya Holsey
Haseung Jun
Dalia Savy
Sadiyya Holsey
Haseung Jun
So, we just went over memory, but how do we actually think and problem solve? 🤔
There are two different ways by which you could solve problems:
An algorithm is a step by step method that guarantees to solve a particular problem.
If you lost your phone📱, the algorithm might look like this:
A heuristic is also known as a “rule of thumb.” Using heuristic is a quick way to solve a problem 💨, but is usually less effective than using an algorithm (more error prone). Heuristics also involve using trial and error ❌
An example of a heuristic would be trying to find the x value that makes this equal true: 3x+6=24. You might plug in multiple x values until you determine the x value that works.
Heuristics are the opposite of algorithms and are more result oriented. We use our mental set, schemas, prototypes, and concepts automatically when using heuristics.
Tip—When problem solving, think about algorithms as the long way and heuristics as the shortcut.
Instead of using a heuristic and just plugging in answers till you find the right one, you could also solve this problem step by step using an algorithm. The steps may look like this:
Trial and error is when you try to solve a problem multiple times using multiple methods. If you try to solve a problem one time using one method, the next time you solve it, you may use a different method. This process is repeated until a solution is reached.
Intuition is colloquially known as a “gut feeling.” It is sensing something without a direct reason and basically an automatic thought💾
Insight was discovered by Wolfgang Kohler. It occurs when an individual has an all-of the sudden understanding when solving a problem or learning something. It's that light bulb💡 moment!
Fun Fact—Sherlock Holmes uses inductive reasoning.
Reasoning from something general to something specific. Think of mind-maps: you have one central idea in the middle (general) and then branch out into specific ideas.
These are usually more logical 🤔
There are five components of creativity 📸:
This is the more logical way of thinking, in which we narrow the solutions to a problem till we find the best one. Convergent thinking is used in IQ and intelligence tests.
The more creative way of thinking! You can think of this as brainstorming and diverging into different directions of thought. Rather than finding the best solution, divergent thinkers expand the number of solutions.
Divergent thinkers have a much easier time when problem solving since they have more of an open mind to trying different solutions.
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