What do you do when you're stuck for the answer?

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The discussion revolves around strategies for overcoming mental blocks when trying to recall answers, particularly in contexts like crossword puzzles or exams. Participants share various methods they use to jog their memory or find solutions.

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  • One participant suggests a physical approach of walking with a rocking motion and mumbling to help recall answers.
  • Another participant mentions that using Google is a common method for finding answers.
  • A different participant shares that they sometimes look over the shoulder of a neighboring student or let their subconscious work on the problem overnight.
  • One participant humorously refers to an alternative search engine called "Doogle," which is based on a character from a TV show.
  • Another participant notes that the issue of recalling answers may only be of historical interest due to the availability of online resources.

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Participants express a variety of personal strategies without reaching a consensus on the best method. Multiple competing views on how to tackle the problem remain present.

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Some methods rely on personal habits or humor, while others depend on external resources like search engines. The effectiveness of these strategies may vary based on individual preferences and contexts.

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This discussion may be of interest to individuals looking for creative or unconventional methods to overcome mental blocks, particularly in academic or puzzle-solving situations.

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You're stuck on a crossword clue or something and the answer is on the tip of your tongue but you just can't get it out?What do you do?
I find it helps to walk slowly up and down with a slight rocking motion and with the hands held tightly behind the back whilst mumbling like an idiot. Try it out but be discrete in the exam hall. :confused:
Does anybody have another method?
 
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Google often works for me.
 
Dadface said:
You're stuck on a crossword clue or something and the answer is on the tip of your tongue but you just can't get it out?What do you do?
I find it helps to walk slowly up and down with a slight rocking motion and with the hands held tightly behind the back whilst mumbling like an idiot. Try it out but be discrete in the exam hall. :confused:
Does anybody have another method?
If possible, I look over the shoulder of the student next to me. Sometimes I just sleep on it. In the morning I'm sure to see the light of day.
 
Redbelly98 said:
Google often works for me.

I prefer http://doogle.com" .
 
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Focus said:
I prefer http://doogle.com" .

Do you mean doogle in the magic roundabout?My favourite programme but I couldn't stand Zebedee that little nasty person on a spring.
 
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Dadface said:
Do you mean doogle in the magic roundabout?My favourite programme but I couldn't stand Zebedee that little nasty person on a spring.

Huh? No its Irish Google (based on Father Ted, hence the name Doogle).
 
I just ignore the problem, and my subconscious will usually figure it out for me.
 
Thanks to google, I would say that this problem is only of historical interest :)
 

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