what factors affect problem solving skills?
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I think that the most important impact on problem solving skills is experience with similar situations in the past.  It allows an intuitive, rapid grasp of a problem as a whole and subconscious comparisons with past successful solutions.  I believe that in most cases this is how we solve the problems of life.  But certainly also the ability to use the scientific method to systematically analyze and recombine the factors present in a problem is of immense value too.  This latter factor depends more on education and innate intelligence as measured by standard IQ tests, but is more easily taught than the intuitive problem solving variety, which is very dependent on the accumulation of multiple experiences.\n(Opinion of a Nursing Instructor)
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Wonderful question!!!\nBy definition, a problem is any stimulus, question, task, phenomenon, or discrepancy, the explanation for\nwhich is not immediately known. Thus, we are interested in focusing on student performance under those\nchallenging conditions that demand strategic reasoning, insightfulness, perseverance, creativity, and\ncraftsmanship to resolve a complex problem. Not only are we interested in how many answers students\nknow, but also in knowing how to behave when they DON'T know. Habits of Mind are performed in response\nto those questions and problems the answers to which are NOT immediately known. We are interested in\nobserving how students produce knowledge rather than how they merely reproduce knowledge. The critical\nattribute of intelligent human beings is not only having information, but also knowing how to act on it.\nA "Habit of Mind” means having a disposition toward behaving intelligently when confronted with problems,\nthe answers to which are not immediately known. When humans experience dichotomies, are confused by\ndilemmas, or come face to face with uncertainties--our most effective actions require drawing forth certain\npatterns of intellectual behavior. When we draw upon these intellectual resources, the results that are\nproduced through are more powerful, of higher quality and greater significance than if we fail to employ those\npatterns of intellectual behaviors.\nEmploying "Habits of Mind" requires a composite of many skills, attitudes cues, past experiences and\nproclivities. It means that we value one pattern of thinking over another and therefore it implies choice\nmaking about which pattern should be employed at this time. It includes sensitivity to the contextual cues\nin a situation which signal this as an appropriate time and circumstance in which the employment of this\npattern would be useful. It requires a level of skillfulness to employ and carry through the behaviors\neffectively over time. It suggests that as a result of each experience in which these behaviors were\nemployed, the effects of their use are reflected upon, evaluated, modified and carried forth to future\napplications\nHABITS OF MIND ATTEND TO: .\n·  Value: Choosing to employ a pattern of intellectual behaviors rather than other, less\nproductive patterns.\n·  Inclination: Feeling the tendency toward employing a pattern of intellectual behaviors.\n·  Sensitivity: Perceiving opportunities for, and appropriateness of employing the pattern of\nbehavior.\n·  Capability: Possessing the basic skills and capacities to carry through with the behaviors.\n·  Commitment: Constantly striving to reflect on and improve performance of the pattern of\nintellectual behavior.
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EFFECTS ON MENTAL HEALTH!!!!!!!\n\nCONTINIOUS LEARNING MAKES U MAD!!!!
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It depends on the type of math problem.  I can't really give you specifics without knowing more information.  Feel free to email or IM me and I'll try to help you.
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Yes, many people do know how to solve that problem.  They learned it the same you should: read your book, go to class, talk to TAs, and do your own homework.
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It's hard to say.  Some impairments involve the inability to understand the steps of a problem.  Some students just can't concentrate long enough to bother solving the problem.  Some may not hear the question, or understand it if they do.  Some students may not understand patterns, even simple number order.  Some may not be able to record data, or copy simple addition problems to paper.  Some students are unable to read from a black/white board or book.  Some reverse numbers while some cannot see columns.\n\nThere are varieties of impairments.  A special education teacher/professional can help you determine the type of impairment and even the severity.\n\nThere are all sorts of things that can determine the level of success a child achieves in school.  If I were the parent, I would request a thorough psycho-social evaluation.    Good luck.
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It is not only one factor that actually determines how intelligente you are. Consider genetics, nurture, environment, motivation. There are other more complicated factors such as the diet of a mother during pregnancy, thus affecting brain development. Intelligence is a complicated topic and science has not find the perfect way to make kids smart people; but we know few of the factors that contribute to create this gift of nature.
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Not exactly sure what you are looking for but try this:\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Problem_solving
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Depends on who you ask and the timing of the question. Each person has their own unique ideas and thoughts and depending on what else is going on, will determine how the person perceives the situation. Even if you ask the same person the same question, their answer may change due to variable circumstances.
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Yes, you can lack common sense. I have a high IQ but the simplest things don't make sense to me sometimes. Experience is the best teacher.
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Depends on what your trying to do.\nSuch as...\nMake one.\nSolve problems with.\nFunctional understanding.\nBe more detailed.
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only way to change is to get yur a$#@ in gear and do a little work on the books!!It ain't that hard! just takes a little gumption and discipline? it is all in how you look at the problem?
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following are the behavioral and social factors that influence personality developments\n1) Leadership\n2) Character\n3) Self discipline\n4) Truth\n5) Confidence\n6) Time Management\n7) obedience\n8) sincerity
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Look for connections: causes and effects.\n\nGOOD Question!
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I studied serious math for 8 years now, even though I'm only a high school student. I even competed in IMO and have won a medal, yet I cannot give you the best algorithm to solve a problem. To solve a problem, you need experience. To reach the international level, you need to solve millions of problems(literally!). Only practice will give you the ability to solve any problems easily.
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I think it's math! I've had trouble with it =) maybe chemistry also
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Its obviously problem solving, because the whole sudoku is a big proble (puzzle). Its like a math problem. Therefore you need the problem solving skills (loogically)