A-AS Level (CIE) Psychology: Specimen Questions with Answers 170 - 171 of 299
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Question 170
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Short Answer▾Define well-defined and Ill-defined problems and explain the strategies of problem solving
(Mark 8)
Explanation
- A problem is well defined if there is a definable initial state and a goal state, definite number of operators, well defined, clear and sub goals to convert the initial state to goal state
- Ill-defined problem is in which one or all of the elements of the problem space (initial state, goal state, operators and rules) are not clearly defined
Strategies of Problem Solving
A strategy is a set of sequential steps used by a problem solver in arriving at a solution.
- Algorithms- An algorithm is a strategy that ensures the correct solution of the problem. It is effective and provide the correct answer to the problem
- Heuristics- Heuristics are the general suggestions or ‘rules of thumb’ that are useful in solving a variety of problems. They do not ensure a correct solution to the problem.
- Analogies- Heuristics of analogies uses experiences of strategies used to solve past problems in solving a current problem.
Question 171
Explanation
Applied social psychology is defined as the use of social psychological theories, experimental findings and research ideas to offer a practical solution to the world
