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Problem-Solving Strategies and Obstacles

By Kendra Cherry — 2020

From organizing your movie collection to deciding to buy a house, problem-solving makes up a large part of daily life. Problems can range from small (solving a single math equation on your homework assignment) to very large (planning your future career).

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Cognitive Psychology