Response – Impact of Human Cognitive Functioning on Problem Solving
Response 1
This is a great post, your discussion on the impact of human cognitive functions on problem-solving was very insightful, as it identified critical aspects like sleep, stress, and creativity. Your reference to Jaroz’s (2018) study on the effects of alcohol on creativity is intriguing. Whereas you stress how intoxication could improve the ability to solve problems due to higher levels of creativity, it could be different with various people. For instance, while some may find that alcohol lowers their inhibitions and allows for more creative thinking, others may experience impaired judgment and reduced problem-solving abilities (Wang et al., 2021).
Further, considering the strategies that both of us have applied in our practice, I can admit the fact that our focus areas may significantly differ. Although you went into detail about how creativity and intoxication work, I was more concerned with how factors such as lack of sleep in an individual’s lifestyle affect cognitive abilities and decision-making. Your strategies might work best in settings that require out-of-the-box thinking and innovation, such as in artistic fields or during brainstorming sessions. On the other hand, when it comes to the professional working conditions of, for example, healthcare or the aviation industry, where precise accuracy and unclouded decision-making are determinants, the detrimental effects of alcohol use are likely to overshadow any creative gain. Another decision-making model that you may want to come up with is a structured problem-solving framework like the IDEAL model (Identify, Define, Explore, Act, Look). However, it tends to be creative as well as systematic. (Halat et al., 2023).
References
Halat, D. H., Soltani, A., Dalli, R., Alsarraj, L., & Malki, A. (2023). Understanding and Fostering Mental Health and Well-Being among University Faculty: A Narrative Review. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 12(13), 4425. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm12134425
Wang, Q. J., Barbosa Escobar, F., Mathiesen, S. L., & Alves Da Mota, P. (2021). Can Eating Make Us More Creative? A Multisensory Perspective. Foods, 10(2), 469. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods10020469
Response 2
This is a great post. Your analysis of the impact of cognitive functioning on problem-solving in real-world scenarios is comprehensive and thought-provoking. I appreciate how you explored the influence of both biological factors and reasoning methods. Your application of deductive reasoning to environmental issues is a powerful example of how structured thinking can lead to actionable solutions. It contrasts with my emphasis on heuristics, which can simplify decision-making but might sometimes lead to suboptimal outcomes due to cognitive biases (Srinivas et al., 2021).
Your strategies look especially suitable when dealing with intricate issues that need systematic analysis and time to implement solutions, such as environmental conservation. In comparison, heuristics might be more applicable in situations requiring quick decisions with limited information, such as emergency response scenarios. In addition to your above-stated strategy, you may want to incorporate heuristic approaches into your deductive workflow. For example, applying a syllogism to describe the issue and heuristics to find opportunities to gain a significant amount of value realized quickly could offer the proper decision-making approach. This hybrid approach could be perfect for focusing on the depth of the analysis that might be needed for major issues while at the same time offering the speed that might be needed to make decisions (Wu & Molnár, 2022).
References
Srinivas, N. S., Vimalan, V., Padmanabhan, P., & Gulyás, B. (2021). An Overview on Cognitive Function Enhancement through Physical Exercises. Brain Sciences, 11(10), 1289. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci11101289
Wu, H., & Molnár, G. (2022). Analysing Complex Problem-Solving Strategies from a Cognitive Perspective: The Role of Thinking Skills. Journal of Intelligence, 10(3), 46. https://doi.org/10.3390/jintelligence10030046
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PROPMT: This week, you read about different ways in which problem solving occurs. You also learned how factors (such as creativity, brain activation, or alcohol consumption) influence problem solving. Based on what you have learned, discuss the impact of human cognitive functioning on problem solving when people face real-world contemporary problems. You might look at lifestyle problems (like lack of sleep) or biological issues (like changes in brain activation). Next, consider the role of decision-making on cognitive functioning when faced with real-world problems. Consider how someone might make a decision, using theories of decision making, when faced with the problem you explored. For example, would they use heuristics or deductive reasoning? Discuss the potential outcomes of the real-world problem and the possible decisions in terms of cognitive psychology.
Impact of Human Cognitive Functioning on Problem Solving
READING RESOURCES:
Textbook: Cognitive Psychology Interactive eBook, Chapters 11 and 12
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https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neural-circuits/articles/10.3389/fncir.2019.00018/full
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