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Problem Solving (mental process)

Known as: Problem solving, solving problem 
A learning situation involving more than one alternative from which a selection is made in order to attain a specific goal.
National Institutes of Health

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Cognitiongeneral concepts related to thought processes
CounselingCrisis InterventionDecision MakingExecutive Function

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HeuristicsIntuitionJudgmentReasoning

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2007
2007
Timetabling : Bridging the Gap between Research and Practice
As an academic in the School of Computer Science at Queen’s University, a visiting researcher to the Automated Scheduling… 
1989
1989
Nonlinear problem solving using intelligent casual-commitment
Complex interactions among conjunctive (simultaneous) goals motivate the need for nonlinear planners. Whereas the literature… 
1987
1987
Nightmares in Vietnam veterans.
Repetitive traumatic dreams remain a curiosity in our working with patients. If dreams have a sleep protecting or problem solving… 
1985
1985
Neuropsychological test results are related to ratings of men alcoholics' therapeutic progress: a replicated study.
The relationship of tests of neuropsychological functioning to clinical ratings of participation in therapeutic activities and… 
1979
1979
The Alcoholic Family in the Interaction Laboratory
Seventeen families (father, mother, adolescent child) containing one alcoholic and one nonalcoholic spouse were tested in the… 
1974
1974
A longitudinal study of problem solving in adults.
1973
1973
Behavioral techniques in family-oriented crisis intervention.
Behavioral techniques in short-term family-oriented crisis intervention treatment are examined within the context of crisis… 
Highly Cited
1970
Highly Cited
1970
Man-computer problem solving
Highly Cited
1963
Highly Cited
1963
The analysis of problems and prediction of group problem solving.
Highly Cited
1961
Highly Cited
1961
Alcohol and higher-order problem solving.