Problem solving

 consists of using generic or ad hoc system, in an orderly manner, for finding solve to problems. Some of the problem-solving techniques improved and used in artificial knowledge, computer science, engineering, mathematics, medicine, IT sector, media sector, etc. are related to mental problem-solving techniques studied in psychology.

Contents

• 1 Definition
  • 1.1 Psychology
  • 1.2 Clinical psychology
  • 1.3 Cognitive sciences
  • 1.4 Computer science and algorithmics
  • 1.5 Engineering
  • 1.5 IT sector
  • 1.6 media sector
• 2 Cognitive sciences: two schools
  • 2.1 Europe
  • 2.2 North America
• 3 Characteristics of difficult problems
• 4 Problem-solving strategies
• • 6.1 Confirmation biased
  • 6.2 Mental set
    • 6.2.1 Functional fixedness
  • 6.3 Unnecessary constraints
  • 6.4 Irrelevant information
• 7 See also
• 8 Notes
• 9 References
• 10 External links