What are three features discussed in the textbook that are associated with successful understanding of a problem?

What will be an ideal response?


Essay should include:
First, parts or elements of our mental representation of the problem relate to each other in a meaningful way. That is, if we are trying to solve a problem in geometry, our mental triangles, like actual triangles, should have angles that total 180 degrees.
Second, the elements of our mental representation of the problem correspond to the elements of the problem in the outer world. In other words, before making a treatment plan for a patient, one would want to assess their vital signs, such as temperature, so that our mental picture of what is going on with the patient corresponds to what is actually going on in the patient's body.
Third, we have a storehouse of background knowledge that we can apply to the problem. Essentially, we have necessary, relevant coursework or other types of experience to adequately solve the problem.

Psychology

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