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Problem Solving

WHAT’S INSIDE

This chapter will cover the following important topics:

1. Problem Solving

2. Strategies for Problem Solving

3. Creative Thinking

4. Critical Thinking

INTRODUCTION

Problem solving is part and parcel of our daily life and in solving of any type of problem our thinking becomes more focused and directed and we tend to make use of all the resources, both external (support and help of others) and internal (mind) to arrive at the correct and appropriate decision.

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Problem solving has three elements: the problem, the goal, and the steps to reach the goal.

STAGES OF PROBLEM SOLVING

According to Polya, there are four ...

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