Practice Obstacles To Solving Problems (7.4.1) - Thinking

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Question 1.
Define mental set in your own words.
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Think about how you might solve a math problem.
Question 2.
What can you do when you feel unmotivated?
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Consider activities that inspire you.
3Question 3.
What is a mental set?
- The tendency to give up
- Relying on past strategies
- To be creative
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Think about when you do the same thing every time.
4Question 4.
True or False: Lack of motivation can help enhance problem-solving skills.
- True
- False
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Consider how motivated you are when solving challenging tasks.
Question 5.
In a group project, one member insists on using a method that led to success in the past, even though it might not be appropriate now. How would you approach convincing them to consider new strategies?
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Use examples from other projects to demonstrate the need for flexibility.
Question 6.
Imagine a scenario where you face consistent failures in a task. Describe how you would motivate yourself to keep trying and seek alternative solutions.
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Think about past scenarios where the right support made a difference.

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