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  2. Problem solving - Wikipedia

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    t. e. 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 ...

  3. Heuristic - Wikipedia

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    Gigerenzer & Gaissmaier (2011) state that sub-sets of strategy include heuristics, regression analysis, and Bayesian inference. [14]A heuristic is a strategy that ignores part of the information, with the goal of making decisions more quickly, frugally, and/or accurately than more complex methods (Gigerenzer and Gaissmaier [2011], p. 454; see also Todd et al. [2012], p. 7).

  4. Heuristic (computer science) - Wikipedia

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    Heuristic (computer science) In mathematical optimization and computer science, heuristic (from Greek εὑρίσκω "I find, discover") is a technique designed for problem solving more quickly when classic methods are too slow for finding an exact or approximate solution, or when classic methods fail to find any exact solution in a search space.

  5. Understanding Abstract Thinking: Development, Benefits & More

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    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 ...

  6. 10 Games and Puzzles to Exercise Your Brain - Healthline

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    Healthline’s picks of 10 games and puzzles to exercise your brain. 1. Scrabble. On top of bringing out the competitive spirit in every age group, this classic word game works to enrich your ...

  7. Decision-making - Wikipedia

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    Decision-making can be regarded as a problem-solving activity yielding a solution deemed to be optimal, or at least satisfactory. It is therefore a process which can be more or less rational or irrational and can be based on explicit or tacit knowledge and beliefs. Tacit knowledge is often used to fill the gaps in complex decision-making ...

  8. Brain Exercises: 13 Ways to Boost Memory, Focus, and Mental ...

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    Try to use that word five times the next day. 4. Dance your heart out. The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control notes that learning new dance moves can increase your brain’s processing ...

  9. Higher-order thinking - Wikipedia

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    Higher-order thinking involves the learning of complex judgmental skills such as critical thinking and problem solving. Higher-order thinking is considered more difficult to learn or teach but also more valuable because such skills are more likely to be usable in novel situations (i.e., situations other than those in which the skill was learned).