Problem-solving: identifying problems, possible and appropriate solutions to a problem, and consequences of choices.
Charles' therapist did a combination of problem-solving, identifying resources, and evaluation of his automatic, negative thoughts.
Accordingly, psychological research on problem solving identified, first, domain-general cognitive processes involved in problem solving, and, second, analyzed the empirical distinction between intelligence and complex problem-solving competence.
Weekly telephone meetings among the multisite research team were instrumental in problem solving, identifying problem areas, and developing solutions.
The emphasis is on developing participant skills in evidence-based behaviour change strategies – goal setting, self-monitoring, problem solving, identifying social support, stimulus control, positive self-talk and self-reward [ 64].
Here I included all the problem-solving, problem-identifying, and strategic thinking that go into the manipulation of symbols - data, words, oral and visual representations.
According to the Guidelines, MPH practicums allow students to apply their classroom knowledge to public health practice, enhance their proficiency in the Core Competencies, improve their interpersonal, communication, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and identify potential career interests [ 2].
This approach engages local policymakers and planners in structured problem solving to identify key health system constraints to the provision and uptake of MNCH interventions, and develop strategies to overcome identified problems.
Data from nurses in every country suggested a lack of confidence that hospital management would solve identified problems in patient care.
We propose that a key role for network management is to underscore the common goals of network members while facilitating them to reflect on their situation and work together to solve identified problems.
These three key issues (importance of breastfeeding, the positive role of fathers and problem solving), were identified from the process evaluation of the FIFI study [ 41, 42], a review of earlier international programs and assessment of what was realistic to implement in the existing system.
