What is problem? Types of problems, Characteristics of difficult problems, Stages of problem solving, types of thinking, Insightful solutions, Solutions not requiring insight, Strategies of problem solving, Stages of Creativity, Creativity and problems solving, Artificial Intelligence in problem solving, General Problem Solver, Einstellung, Functional Fixedness, Incomplete or incorrect representation of problem, Problem solving in teams and small groups, Impediments to problem solving, blocks to problem solving, Perceptual blocks, Intellectual blocks, Emotional blocks, Expressive blocks, Cultural blocks, Environmental blocks, Pedagogical strategies, Promoting transfer, Dialogues.
