General Problem-Solving Task
A General Problem-Solving Task is a problem solving task that applies generic methods to solve problems across multiple domains.
- Context:
- It can (typically) require Domain-Independent Strategies.
- It can (typically) use General Purpose Heuristics and Problem Solving Methods.
- It can (often) involve Abstract Reasoning and Logical Analysis.
- It can (often) apply Systematic Approaches to Problem Resolution.
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- It can range from being a Simple General Task to being a Complex General Task, depending on its problem complexity.
- It can range from being a Domain-Specific Task to being a Cross-Domain Task, depending on its application scope.
- It can range from being a Concrete Problem Task to being an Abstract Problem Task, depending on its problem nature.
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- It can utilize Generic Problem Solving Methods across different domains.
- It can apply Universal Problem Solving Patterns.
- It can transfer Solution Strategies between problem types.
- It can employ Systematic Problem Solving Approaches.
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- Example(s):
- Engineering Tasks, which apply problem solving methods to create problem solutions, such as:
- Algorithmic Problem Solving Tasks, which use Structured Approaches, such as:
- Conceptual Problem Solving Tasks, which involve Abstract Thinking, such as:
- Reasoning Tasks, which employ Logical Methods, such as:
- Counter-Example(s):
- Specialized Problem-Solving Tasks, which are limited to specific Domains.
- Domain-Specific Tasks, which require Domain Knowledge.
- Routine Problem Tasks, which follow fixed Procedures.
- Context-Dependent Tasks, which cannot be generalized.
- See: Problem Solving Method, Generic Algorithm, Universal Heuristic, General Intelligence.