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Mental Sets, Functional Fixedness, and Creative Thought

Cognition, Problem Solving, and Language

9th Grade·Social Studies·US-IL-SS

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Analyze barriers to problem solving (functional fixedness, mental sets) and strategies to foster divergent thinking.

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Cognition, Problem Solving, and Language

9th Grade · Social Studies · US-IL-SS

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Explore how humans solve problems, navigate cognitive biases, acquire language, and apply metacognitive strategies.

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SS.Psy.5.9-12Illinois Social Studies Standards · All ages

Evaluate the complexities of human thought and behavior, as well as the factors related to the individual differences among people.