Problem-Solving Methods in Healthcare

This quiz assesses knowledge of problem-solving methods in a clinical care setting, including experimentation and the use of past experience and intuition. It covers the collection and analysis of data to determine the effectiveness of a solution. Learn about the strengths and limitations of different approaches.

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What is a major limitation of group problem-solving?

Groupthink

What is the primary goal of critical thinking in problem-solving?

To examine underlying assumptions and evaluate arguments

Which problem-solving approach involves trying different solutions until one works?

Trial and error

What is a characteristic of creative thinking in problem-solving?

Using imagination and innovation 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?

Bounded rationality Signup and view all the answers

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

Risky decisions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary motivation behind problem-solving?

To identify a gap between the existing and desired states Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

The level of rigor and testing involved Signup and view all the answers

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

To focus on what is working and what needs to change Signup and view all the answers

Why is critical thinking necessary for problem-solving?

To analyze and evaluate information Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of problem-solving?

To close the gap between the existing and desired states Signup and view all the answers

What is a major advantage of group problem solving?

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

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

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

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

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

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

It relies heavily on past experience and trial and error Signup and view all the answers

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

Define the problem Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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