5.3

Thinking and Problem Solving

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Concepts and categories

Prototype

Exemplar model

Problem-solving strategies

Algorithms

Heuristics

Cognitive biases and heuristics

Representativeness heuristic

Availability heuristic

Anchoring bias

Overconfidence bias

Confirmation bias

Belief perseverance

Framing effect

Hindsight bias

Sunk cost fallacy

Obstacles to problem solving

Insight

Creativity

Intelligence

What is intelligence?

Theories of intelligence

Gardner's multiple intelligences

Sternberg's triarchic theory

Intelligence testing

Reliability and validity

Nature vs. nurture in intelligence

Stereotype threat

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