problem solving

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Noun	1.	problem solving - the area of cognitive psychology that studies the processes involved in solving problems cognitive psychology - an approach to psychology that emphasizes internal mental processes
	2.	problem solving - the thought processes involved in solving a problem cerebration, intellection, mentation, thinking, thought process, thought - the process of using your mind to consider something carefully; "thinking always made him frown"; "she paused for thought" convergent thinking - thinking that brings together information focussed on solving a problem (especially solving problems that have a single correct solution) inspiration - a sudden intuition as part of solving a problem inquiry, research, enquiry - a search for knowledge; "their pottery deserves more research than it has received" figuring, reckoning, calculation, computation - problem solving that involves numbers or quantities

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Focus of control scale, problem solving inventory and a self-generated socio-demographic form were used as data collection instruments.

Perception of problem solving skills in cancer patients according to certain variables and control focus

Girls are much better than boys at working together to solve problems, according to an international assessment of collaborative problem solving.

Girls lead in solving problems with others

The tools developed for measuring the dependent variables were; "Problem Solving Ability Test in Chemistry" (PSATC) and "Achievement Test in Chemistry" (ATC), and "Attitude towards Learning Scale".

Effects of Problem Based Learning on Students' Critical Thinking Skills, Attitudes towards Learning and Achievement

Students of 52 out of 72 countries which took part in PISA 2015 were evaluated on collaborative problem solving.

Korean students skilled at collaborative problem solving: PISA

Problem solving is a critical competence in daily life and work.

An Eye Tracking Study of High- and Low-Performing Students in Solving Interactive and Analytical Problems

Teaching Children to Love Problem Solving: A Reference From Birth Through Adulthood

Synopsis: Problem solving begins with some critically important questions such as: Where do you start?

Problem Solved

The experimental approach was used and the sample of the study was trained for two weeks for five hours a day to check the efficiency of the programs in developing problem solving skills and creative writing.

The impact of teacher training on creative writing and problem-solving using futuristic scenarios for creative problem solving and creative problem solving programs

Problem Solving Cases In Microsoft Access and Excel, 14th edition

Furthermore, they perceived that problem solving method does not properly fit with a curriculum that over-relies on the text book and an assessment system overloaded with formal examinations which reward recall skills.

The Perceptions of High School Mathematics Problem Solving Teaching Methods in Mathematics Education

In this issue, we will focus on another habit of mind: problem solving! The first thought that comes to my mind is problem solving in mathematics.