PSY100H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8.2: Prefrontal Cortex, Conjunction Fallacy, Functional Fixedness
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When we are trying to solve a problem or decide between alternatives, we are actually drawing on our knowledge of different concepts and using that information to try to imagine different possible outcomes. In psychology, problem solving means accomplishing a goal when the solution or the path to the solution is not clear. Many problems in life contain obstacles that interfere with our ability to reach our goals. The challenge is to find a technique or strategy that will help us overcome these obstacles. There are different techniques, but none of them are perfect. One strategy is more objective, logical and slower, and the other is more subjective, intuitive and quicker. When we think logically, we rely on algorithms, problem solving strategies based on a series of rules. They are very logical and follow a set of steps, usually in a preset order.
