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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 ...
Critical thinking. Critical thinking is the analysis of available facts, evidence, observations, and arguments in order to form a judgement by the application of rational, skeptical, and unbiased analyses and evaluation. [1] The application of critical thinking includes self-directed, self-disciplined, self-monitored, and self- corrective ...
Problem-based learning (PBL) is a teaching method in which students learn about a subject through the experience of solving an open-ended problem found in trigger material. The PBL process does not focus on problem solving with a defined solution, but it allows for the development of other desirable skills and attributes.
Concrete thinking is a kind of reasoning that relies heavily on what we observe in the physical world around us. It’s sometimes called literal thinking. Young children thinking concretely, but ...
Abstract thinking is what lets you create and problem solve. People with certain conditions like autism or dementia may struggle to understand abstract thinking. There are exercises we can all do ...
Higher-order thinking, also known as higher order thinking skills ( HOTS ), [1] is a concept applied in relation to education reform and based on learning taxonomies (such as American psychologist Benjamin Bloom 's taxonomy ). The idea is that some types of learning require more cognitive processing than others, but also have more generalized ...
3-D adventure games seemed to contribute to improvements in memory, problem-solving, and scene recognition. Puzzle games help boost problem-solving skills, brain connectivity, and spatial prediction.
Integrative thinking is a discipline and methodology for solving complex or wicked problems. The theory was originally created by Roger Martin, Dean of the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, and collaboratively developed with his colleague Mihnea C. Moldoveanu, [4] Director of the Desautels Centre for Integrative Thinking.