Psychology | EP 52 | Problem Solving in Psychology | Optional | UPSC podcast

Welcome back to THE IAS COMPANION. Follow us on YouTube: ⁠www.youtube.com/@IASCompanion⁠. In today’s lecture, we will explore problem solving in psychology, a vital cognitive process used to overcome obstacles and achieve goals. Whether it’s solving everyday issues or complex puzzles, problem solving involves transitioning from a current state to a desired goal using various strategies. We’ll examine two key approaches: the behaviorist view, exemplified by Thorndike’s trial-and-error experiments, and the Gestalt approach, which emphasizes insight, as seen in Köhler’s work with chimpanzees. We’ll also discuss different types of problems, such as well-defined and ill-defined problems, and factors influencing problem-solving, including mental sets, priming, and motivation. Classic experiments, such as Maier’s Two-String and Adamson’s Candle-Mounting, will demonstrate how insight and cognitive flexibility play essential roles in finding creative solutions. By understanding these processes, we can enhance our problem-solving skills and effectively tackle challenges. #UPSC #IASprep #civilserviceexam #IASexamination #IASaspirants #UPSCjourney #IASexam #civilservice #IASgoals #UPSC2024 #IAS2024 #civilservant #IAScoaching #aUPSCmotivation #IASmotivation #UPSCpreparation #IASpreparation #UPSCguide #IASguide #UPSCtips #IAS #UPSCbooks #IASbooks #UPSCexamstrategy #IASexamstrategy #UPSCmentorship #IASmentorship #UPSCcommunity #IAScommunity #UPSCpreparation #IASpreparation #UPSCguide #IASguide #UPSCtips #IAStips #UPSCbooks #IASbooks #UPSCexamstrategy #IASexamstrategy #UPSCmentorship #IASmentorship #UPSCcommunity #IAScommunity