problem solving

1. The area of cognitive psychology that studies the processes involved in solving problems (synset 106149888)
   is a type of: cognitive psychology - an approach to psychology that emphasizes internal mental processes
2. The thought processes involved in solving a problem (synset 105804758)
   is a type of: cerebration, intellection, mentation, thinking, thought, thought process - the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
   subtypes:

   • enquiry, inquiry, research - a search for knowledge
   • calculation, computation, figuring, reckoning - problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
   has:

   • convergent thinking - thinking that brings together information focussed on solving a problem (especially solving problems that have a single correct solution)
   • inspiration - a sudden intuition as part of solving a problem

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