EXAM COG Problem Solving & Decision Making Qs
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- Created on: 29-11-19 19:54
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2. In Wallas' Problem Solving Model (1926), what is the verification stage?
- Where an individual evaluates or tests the idea, concept or solution
- Where the conscious & unconscious mind manipulate the problem (most important step)
- Where an individual suddenly sees the idea, concept or solution to a problem (insight)
- Where the problem is first perceived & defined
3. What is the definition of representative heuristic bias?
- When an individual prefers information that conforms to their existing beliefs and discounts evidence that does not conform
- Where an individual prefers to risk harm through inaction compared to risking harm through action
- Where an individual makes a decision by comparing the present situation to it’s most representative mental prototype
- Where an individual makes a decision based on how easily it can come to mind
4. What is the definition of cognitive bias?
- An assessment of the likelihood of a given event occurring on the basis of incomplete info
- A systematic error in thinking that impacts an individual's choices and judgements
- A rule of thumb that is easy to use and much used in judgement & decision making
- Where an individual makes a selection from various options where the full info is often unavailable, so a judgement is needed
5. In Wallas' Problem Solving Model (1926), what is the illumination stage?
- Where an individual suddenly sees the idea, concept or solution to a problem (insight)
- Where the conscious & unconscious mind manipulate the problem (most important step)
- Where an individual evaluates or tests the idea, concept or solution
- Where the problem is first perceived & defined
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