Cognitive Psychology: Connecting Mind, Research, and Everyday Experience
Cognitive Psychology: Connecting Mind, Research, and Everyday Experience
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ISBN: 9780357233498
Author: E. Bruce Goldstein
Publisher: Cengage Limited
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The explanation of the term “problem” varies in every discipline. Therefore, mathematical problems are different from problems in chemistry, which are different from psychological problems.

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Problems occur when an individual finds obstacles between his/her current condition and a goal. This disparity becomes a problem when a person cannot instantly find a way out of it.

In psychology, a problem is described as a situation wherein one is required to accomplish a goal and the resolution is not clear. Consequently, a person finds it difficult to create steps to achieve the target goal. It is after the recognization of the source of the problem that it can be solved effectively.

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