| Summary: | abstract: In the daily life of an individual problems of varying difficulty are encountered.
Each problem may include a different number of constraints placed upon the problem
solver. One type of problem commonly used in research are multiply-constrained
problems, such as the compound remote associates. Since their development they have
been related to creativity and insight. Moreover, research has been conducted to
determine the cognitive abilities underlying problem solving abilities. We sought to fully
evaluate the range of cognitive abilities (i.e., working memory, episodic and semantic
memory, and fluid and crystallized intelligence) linked to multiply-constrained problem
solving. Additionally, we sought to determine whether problem solving ability and
strategies (analytical or insightful) were task specific or domain general through the use
of novel problem solving tasks (TriBond and Location Bond). Results indicated that
multiply-constrained problem solving abilities were domain general, solutions derived
through insightful strategies were more often correct than analytical, and crystallized
intelligence was the only cognitive ability that provided unique predictive value. === Dissertation/Thesis === Masters Thesis Psychology 2019
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