ABSTRACT

361You probably spend much of your time solving problems. Some are related to your studies, whereas others are concerned with your personal life and family. How useful is past experience when it comes to problem solving? Can it sometimes be a disadvantage?

Many people become real experts in their career or hobby. What are the secrets of being an expert? Is it simply a question of prolonged practice or is talent also very important?

Creativity is regarded as a very useful ability. Some people argue that scientific creativity involves special processes whereas others argue that it mostly depends on cognitive processes we use much of the time. What do you think?