Title: Re: what do brain teasers demonstrate?
I use brain teasers as an example of how difficult it may be to
assess "different kinds of intelligence" (a la Gardner's multiple-
factor theory). It seems that the modern take on intelligence
stresses the importance of problem-solving skills that require
creative thinking, with less emphasis on the older ideas that
intelligence is based on logical thinking skills.
Beth Benoit
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Molly's reaction struck a cord with me, in that I have been wondering what
the instructional use of brain teasers would be? I will (hopefully) be
teaching an Intro Psych course here at UNC next year, and had thought of
using the previous hat brain teaser, but couldn't think of what it would
be used to demonstrate. Any suggestions/ideas?
Thanks,
Matt Raney
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