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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated August 2025
Definition
Problem solving is a cognitive process that involves identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems. It's the mental process we use to find solutions to challenges or obstacles.
The scientific study of mind and mental function, including learning, memory, attention, perception, reasoning, language, conceptual development, and decision making.