DANCEST 805 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Psych, Working Memory, Problem Solving
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Task 7 problem solved: what is an insight problem and incubation, putting the problem aside for a while without consciously thinking about it. Offers one way in which to minimize negative transfer. Allow for the possibility that the problem will be processed subconsciously theoretical approaches. Taking a break but consciously still thinking about the problem. Incubation: taking mental breaks from a mental problem to facilitate the problem solving. Fresh look approach: when you go away with the solution, and you come back your fixations, and methods become weaker and help you to solve in a fresher look to solve the problem. Intermittent conscious work: creative worrying, you still think about it but for a little time. This helps you solve it and makes you think longer about the task unconsciously. Candle, matchbox, pins problem (empty the matchbox to attach candle to wall) Forming associative elements into new combinations which either meet speci c requirements or are in some way useful.
