Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4) Practice Exam

In the context of Gick and Holyoak's work on analogical problem solving, the three key steps are noticing, mapping, and applying.

Noticing involves recognizing that a current problem resembles a previous one, which is essential for drawing parallels between different situations. Mapping is the process of identifying the correspondence between the elements of the two problems, allowing for an understanding of how the solution to the initial problem can be transferred to the new problem. Applying refers to implementing the insights gained from the previous problems to solve the new challenge.

"Evaluating" is not part of this original framework. While evaluating may occur during the problem-solving process, it does not specifically fit into the three main steps identified by Gick and Holyoak. The focus of their model is primarily on the identification and application of analogies rather than on assessing the effectiveness of those solutions, which is a more general cognitive skill that could apply to various problem-solving contexts.