Cognitive Psychology (9A)

Running head : PROBLEM-SOLVING

Problem-Solving

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Problem-Solving

When most people think of problem-solving they think of math problems but that is just the tip of the iceberg . People solve problems everyday without preparation , without a plan , and usually with good results . For example , which route a person takes to work or school . Most of people have several options , and their choice is usually based on traffic However , there are also the problems that need to be solved in which there is no easy way , and

planning and strategizing is necessary . This would include planning a vacation , or wedding , but can also include planning to find a way to get money for college . For many people college tuition is a big deal , and a big problem . With a little research , a lot of planning and the help of financial aid advisors the problem solution is found and implemented

Learning is a set of rules that lead to a goal or a solution to a problem (Zanga , Richard Tijus , 2004 . Some of the rules are learned through implicit memory while others are learned through planning and problem solving . The research conducted by Zanga , Richard , and Tijus (2004 ) showed that the rules are followed more carefully in implicit learning because there is more than one route to the goal . The research also showed that problem-solving rules followed one course and was not as helpful because of the lack of innovation to reach the goal

Luckily , this was not the...