problem thinking

  • 1Problem solving — forms part of thinking. Considered the most complex of all intellectual functions, problem solving has been defined as higher order cognitive process that requires the modulation and control of more routine or fundamental skills (Goldstein Levin …

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  • 2Problem shaping — means revising a question so that the solution process can begin or continue. It is part of the larger problem process that includes problem finding and problem solving. Problem shaping (or problem framing) often involves the application of… …

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  • 3Problem-based learning — (PBL) is a student centered instructional strategy in which students collaboratively solve problems and reflect on their experiences. It was pioneered and used extensively at McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Characteristics of PBL… …

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  • 4Problem finding — means problem discovery. It is part of the larger problem process that includes problem shaping and problem solving. Problem finding requires intellectual vision and insight into what is missing. This involves the application of creativity.… …

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  • 5thinking — [thiŋ′kiŋ] adj. 1. that thinks or can think; rational 2. given to thought; reflective n. the action of one who thinks or the result of such action; thought put on one s thinking cap to begin careful thinking about a problem …

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  • 6Thinking outside the box — For the album by Skream, see Outside the Box (Skream album). Thinking outside the box (sometimes erroneously called thinking out of the box or thinking outside the square ) is to think differently, unconventionally, or from a new perspective.… …

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  • 7Problem of universals — The problem of universals is an ancient problem in metaphysics about whether universals exist. Universals are general or abstract qualities, characteristics, properties, kinds or relations, such as being male/female, solid/liquid/gas or a certain …

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  • 8thinking — think|ing1 [ˈθıŋkıŋ] n [U] 1.) your opinion or ideas about something, or your attitude towards it ▪ The Administration s thinking changed as the war progressed. ▪ Well, to my way of thinking (=in my opinion) , they should have done that years ago …

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  • 9thinking — [[t]θɪ̱ŋkɪŋ[/t]] ♦♦ 1) N UNCOUNT: with poss The general ideas or opinions of a person or group can be referred to as their thinking. There was undeniably a strong theoretical dimension to his thinking. ...the direction of the ANC s thinking on… …

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  • 10Problem of evil — Part of a series on God General conceptions …

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