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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
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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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Research
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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