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Thinking And Problem Solving — Concept Maps

NIOS · Class 10 · Psychology

4 concept maps of Thinking And Problem Solving for NIOS Class 10 Psychology, each also written out as a text outline.

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4 Concept Maps

Cognitive Processes and Thinking Overview

Cognitive Processes and Thinking Overview

The map in words

  • COGNITION
    • THINKING
      • Concepts
        • Objects
        • Properties
        • Abstractions
      • Reasoning
        • Deductive
        • Inductive
      • Activities
        • Inferring
        • Abstracting
        • Imagining
        • Judging
    • APPLICATIONS
      • Problem Solving
        • Algorithms
        • Heuristics
        • Means-End Analysis
      • Creativity
        • Five Stages
        • Insight
      • Decision Making
        • Judgment
        • Choosing Alternatives
    • BARRIERS
      • Mental Set
      • Functional Fixedness
      • Rigid Thinking

Complete Chapter Overview: Thinking and Problem Solving

Complete Chapter Overview: Thinking and Problem Solving

The map in words

  • Thinking and Problem Solving
    • Nature of Thinking
      • Cognition
      • Mental Structures
        • Concepts
        • Reasoning
          • Deductive
          • Inductive
      • Information Processing
        • From Senses
        • From Memory
    • Problem Solving
      • Elements
        • The Problem
        • The Goal
        • Steps to Goal
      • Methods
        • Means-End Analysis
        • Algorithms
        • Heuristics
      • Mental Set
        • Rigidity
        • Fixedness
        • Inhibits Solutions
    • Creativity
      • Definition
        • Novel Solutions
        • Original Ideas
      • Five Stages
        • Preparation
        • Incubation
        • Illumination
        • Evaluation
        • Revision
      • Personality Traits
        • Independent
        • Self-Assertive
        • Dominant
    • Decision Making
      • Judgment
        • Forming Opinions
        • Evaluating Information
        • Automatic Process
      • Selection
        • Choosing Alternatives
        • Based on Judgment

Mind map showing the four main components of cognition

Mind map showing the four main components of cognition

The map in words

  • Cognition
    • Attention
      • Focusing on stimuli
      • Selecting information
    • Thinking
      • Processing ideas
      • Making connections
    • Remembering
      • Storing information
      • Retrieving memories
    • Reasoning
      • Drawing conclusions
      • Logical thinking

Thinking and Problem Solving

Thinking and Problem Solving

The map in words

  • Thinking and Problem Solving
    • Cognition
    • Thinking
    • Concepts
    • Reasoning
    • Problem Solving
    • Methods of Problem Solving
    • Mental Set
    • Creativity

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Thinking And Problem Solving for NIOS Class 10 Psychology?
Key topics in Thinking And Problem Solving include Cognition, Thinking, Concepts, and Reasoning, Problem Solving Methods and Mental Set, Creativity and Stages of Creative Thinking, Decision Making and Judgment. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
What do the concept maps for Thinking And Problem Solving show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Thinking And Problem Solving connect: Cognitive Processes and Thinking Overview; Complete Chapter Overview: Thinking and Problem Solving. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Thinking And Problem Solving for the NIOS Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Thinking And Problem Solving. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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