Problem-Solving Methods in Healthcare
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What is a major limitation of group problem-solving?

  • Groupthink (correct)
  • Increased creativity
  • Improved communication
  • Faster decision-making
  • What is the primary goal of critical thinking in problem-solving?

  • To examine underlying assumptions and evaluate arguments (correct)
  • To identify a desired future
  • To rely on past experience and tradition
  • To use intuition and experimentation
  • Which problem-solving approach involves trying different solutions until one works?

  • Rational decision-making
  • Satisficing
  • Bounded rationality
  • Trial and error (correct)
  • What is a characteristic of creative thinking in problem-solving?

    <p>Using imagination and innovation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which decision-making model is based on the idea that individuals make decisions based on limited information and cognitive biases?

    <p>Bounded rationality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common problem that can arise in group problem-solving due to Groupthink?

    <p>Risky decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary motivation behind problem-solving?

    <p>To identify a gap between the existing and desired states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary drawback of the trial-and-error method?

    <p>It can be time-consuming and detrimental to the problem-solving process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between the trial-and-error method and experimentation?

    <p>The level of rigor and testing involved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using appreciative questions in problem-solving?

    <p>To focus on what is working and what needs to change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is critical thinking necessary for problem-solving?

    <p>To analyze and evaluate information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of problem-solving?

    <p>To close the gap between the existing and desired states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major advantage of group problem solving?

    <p>Groups can deal with more complex problems than a single individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the experimentation method of problem solving?

    <p>It may be inefficient due to the amount of time and control involved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of problem solving in a group setting?

    <p>When groups solve problems, the likelihood of cooperation in implementation increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the intuition method of problem solving?

    <p>It relies heavily on past experience and trial and error</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in the problem-solving process?

    <p>Define the problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of using a group to solve a problem?

    <p>Groups may generate more complete, accurate, and less biased information than individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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