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Problem solving is the process of achieving a goal by overcoming obstacles, a frequent part of most activities. Problems in need of solutions range from simple personal tasks (e.g. how to turn on an appliance) to complex issues in business and technical fields. The former is an example of simple problem solving (SPS) addressing one issue ...
Cognitive flexibility[note 1] is an intrinsic property of a cognitive system often associated with the mental ability to adjust its activity and content, switch between different task rules and corresponding behavioral responses, maintain multiple concepts simultaneously and shift internal attention between them. [1]
The term "soft skills" was created by the U.S. Army in the late 1960s. It refers to any skill that does not employ the use of machinery. The military realized that many important activities were included within this category, and in fact, the social skills necessary to lead groups, motivate soldiers, and win wars were encompassed by skills they had not yet catalogued or fully studied.
Maintain unchanging routines. Set up your day so that you have to make the fewest decisions possible. This means having strict and clear rules about certain things, such as: when you’ll go to ...
Use problem-solving skills to manage difficult situations. Get a greater sense of confidence in your own abilities. Move from extreme thinking to a more flexible and adaptable mindset.
In CBT, you may be taught some progressive relaxation techniques, such as: deep breathing exercises. muscle relaxation. imagery. You’ll learn practical skills to help lower stress and increase ...
Autism spectrum disorder. Researchers have found that some people with autism spectrum disorder may have trouble with concepts and problem-solving.; Schizophrenia. Some forms of abstract thinking ...
Metacognition and self directed learning. Metacognition is an awareness of one's thought processes and an understanding of the patterns behind them. The term comes from the root word meta, meaning "beyond", or "on top of". [1] Metacognition can take many forms, such as reflecting on one's ways of thinking, and knowing when and how oneself and ...