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Influence of instructions on performance in the Tower of Hanoi and Tower of London puzzles
O Vuico, F Sürer, A Danek · Aktuelle Neurologie · 2007 · Heft 09
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The Tower of Hanoi (ToH) and Tower of London (ToL) are well-established problem-solving tasks that explore cognitive skills presumably mediated by the frontal cortex. We have developed computerized versions of ToH and ToL and use these to tap planning and problem solving skills (Hinz et al. 2007). Certain instructions appear to favour approaches to problem solving such as “hill climbing“ at the cost of planning ahead. We specifically addressed the question whether a “planning“ instruction (“find the perfect/shortest solution before beginning the moves“) leads to more efficient performance. Subjects were specific…
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