Reserved For Wizard Kim

DQ 5

Please write at least 250 words for each question. Also, double check the work for plagiarism and please cite all quotes.

CH. 10

1. Discuss the problem space hypothesis. How might it account for and explain the various blocks to problem solving?

2. In what ways is mental set similar to perceptual set? In what ways are the two phenomena dissimilar?

CH. 11

1. Describe the similarities and differences between inductive and deductive reasoning.

2. Describe the image theory and contrast it with expected utility theory.

3. Discuss the relationship between hindsight bias and overconfidence.

CH. 13

1. Discuss the implications of the major findings regarding gender differences in cognitive abilities.

CH. 14

1. Describe Hudson’s studies of pictorial perception and discuss their implications.

2. When trying to solve a problem, you might have been instructed to “stop thinking about it and come back to it later.” Based on what you have learned about impasses, do you think this is a good advice? Why or why not?

3. Consider the following choice? I will give you a free $5.00 bill, no strings attached. Optionally, I will allow you to flip a coin: heads you win $10.00, tails you win nothing. Do you want the $5.00, or do you want to flip the coin? What does expected value theory tell you that you should do? Does this accurately represent your feeling about the decision?