Problem Solving and Mindset

Problem Solving and Mindset
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Problem Solving and Mindset
Question 1
Mindset refers to a set of beliefs that influence an individual's perception of self and the world. It is the combination of conscious and subconscious memories which informs what a person would consider reasonable, possible, or acceptable (Cherry, 2021). Reggie's mindset informs him that he cannot learn new ways of working since he is old and already accustomed to the procedures he has been practicing for a long time. For this reason, Reggie thinks the compliance test will be hard, even though he has neither seen the content nor prepared for the exam.
Question 2
Brain plasticity refers to the capacity of the brain to adjust and readjust its neural connections. Brain plasticity enables people who suffer brain injuries to heal. Therefore, the brain remains malleable depending on exposure to different contexts and work (Mateos-Aparicio & Rodríguez-Moreno, 2019). Therefore, brain plasticity renders it possible for a person to have a changed mindset. The fact that the brain may adapt to accommodate a greater intellectual workload than before infers that a...