Wednesday, October 15, 2014

DM Ch10 -- What Is Problem Solving? by Jack Lochhead and Aletta Zietsman

Def: Applying knowledge and algorithms in context

Subject-specific problem solving

  • general-purpose mathematical strategies
  • computer-assisted problem solving -- allows focus on the concepts without complex calculations
General-purpose problem solving
  • attitude
  • awareness

"That's Not My Problem"
  • ownership -- must believe this is a problem, and have a stake in solving it
How do we solve problems?
  • one conceptualization:
    • Problem Space
    • Solution Paths
    • analogies follow from there
      • working backwards
      • hill climbing
      • means-ends analysis
      • forward chaining
  • problem representation -- visual, verbal -- may be the most important step
A Complex Challenge
  • Skinner says all behavioral processes are relevant
  • challenging area with few advanced models right now

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