The discussion of insight in problem solving pointed out that
a. gestalt psychologists emphasized the importance of insight in solving problems.
b. behaviorist psychologists were especially interested in the kinds of problems that require insight.
c. when people solve insight problems, their confidence builds gradually as they work on the solution to a problem.
d. people solve noninsight problems more quickly when they realize that their basic assumptions are not appropriate.
Question 2
Which of the following students provides the best explanation for stereotype threat during problem solving?
a. Alper: Stereotype threat can usually be traced to overactive bottom-up processing.
b. Kristi: Stereotype threat is basically caused by a growth mindset.
c. Kevin: Stereotype threat typically occurs because people use parallel processing, rather problem-solving heuristics.
d. Nita: Stereotype threat seems to cause a reduction in working memory, due to factors such as high arousal.
Problem-Solving in Hangman
How to solve an exponential growth problem involving bacterial growth (Question 1)
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