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problem solving
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using generic or ad hoc methods in an orderly manner to find solutions to problems
Problem solving is the process of using organized methods—whether general techniques or approaches created for specific situations—to find answers to difficulties or challenges. It matters because having a structured approach to solving problems helps people handle obstacles more effectively rather than acting randomly or without direction.
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64,080 papers- Creative problem solving in knowledge-rich contexts.ReviewTrends in cognitive sciences · 2022Yang W, Green AE, Chen Q et al.DOI: 10.1016/j.tics.2022.06.012
- Best Practices for Assessing Problem-Solving.ReviewAmerican journal of pharmaceutical education · 2024Janetski B, Wigle P, Jefferson CGDOI: 10.1016/j.ajpe.2024.101313
- Problem Solving as an Active Ingredient in Indicated Prevention and Treatment of Youth Depression and Anxiety: An Integrative Review.The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine · 2022Michelson D, Hodgson E, Bernstein A et al.DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2022.05.005
- Problem solving and suicidal behavior.ReviewSuicide & life-threatening behavior · 1998Pollock LR, Williams JM
- Dreams and creative problem-solving.ReviewAnnals of the New York Academy of Sciences · 2017Barrett DDOI: 10.1111/nyas.13412
- Problem-solving.Medical education · 1979
- Problem-solving concepts and theories.ReviewJournal of veterinary medical education · 2003Hardin LEDOI: 10.3138/jvme.30.3.226
- Problem-solving learning.Medical education · 1980Barrows HSDOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2923.1980.tb02266.x
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