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The Human Part 4 (Thinking) - Coggle Diagram
The Human Part 4 (Thinking)
Deduction Reasoning
derive logically necessary conclusion from given premises
Inductive Reasoning
generalize from cases seen to cases unseen
unreliable
can only prove false
Abductive Reasoning
reasoning from event to cause
unreliable
can lead to false explanations
Problem Solving
several theories
gestalt
productive draws on insight and restructuring of problem
attractive but not enough evidence to explain
problem solving both productive and reproductive
process of finding solution to unfamiliar task using knowledge
Errors and mental models
slips
causes : poor physical skill
change to aspect of skilled behaviour
right intention but failed to do right
mistakes
wrong intention
causes : incorrect understanding
Emotion
affect
positive
creative problem solving
negative
narrow thinking
involves cognitive and physical respondes to stimuli
Individual Differences
short term
effect of stress or fatigue
changing
age
long term
sex, physical and intellectual abilities