¶ … human mind is presented with a problem, several processes may come into play depending on the difficulty and the nature of the problem (mrscook, 2012). The four main cognitive functions defined by Jung are sensing, intuition, thinking, and feeling (mrscook, 2012). Some or all of these processes may be used in the human being problem solving process (Heylighen, 1988). These cognitive processes are utilized singly or in combination with one another to first form a problem representation and then work through the problem solving process (Zang and Dosher, 2007). The problem representation is essentially an internal or external model of the problem (Zang and Dosher, 2007). If the problem representation is incorrect, it can lead to difficulty reaching a solution.
The cognitive process of sensing is used when an individual uses any or all of the five senses to gather information about an existing situation (mrscook, 2012). This focus is on "what activity exists" (mrscook, 2012).
The cognitive process of "intuiting involves relying on your 'sixth sense', a "gut feeling" (mrscook, 2012). In this process, hunches...
The cognitive process of thinking 'involves logical and objective decisions based on facts of cause and effect" (mrscook, 2012). The cognitive process of feeling involves personal values (mrscook, 2012).
There are many additional theories, explanations, analyses, and derivations on this theme where the cognitive processes are differently named or subcategorized. For instance, Lu and Dosher (2007) state that, "problem solving may engage perception, memory, attention, and executive function, and so many brain areas may be engaged in problem solving tasks, with an emphasis on pre-frontal executive functions." However, when analyzing the different processes posited by various theorists, the core processes are ultimately based on Jung's main four cognitive processes of thinking, sensing, intuition, and feeling.
Essentially, there are two basic types of strategies that our brains use to solve problems Lu and Dosher, 2007). One is usually a quick fix while the other takes more time and additional steps (Lu and Dosher, 2007).With technology today, it is now possible to actually…
