Chapter 1. Chapter

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Scientific American: Psychology

Infographic Activity 7.2 Problem Solving

Problem Solving

Problem solving involves figuring out how to achieve a goal. Once you understand a problem, you can identify an approach to solving it. A successful approach will help you manage obstacles that come from the problem itself, such as a rigid deadline for an essay you’re struggling to write. But sometimes the way we think about a problem can itself be a barrier, preventing us from identifying available approaches.

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1.1 Quiz

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