problem solving

Noun problem solving has 2 senses

• problem solving(n = noun.cognition) - the area of cognitive psychology that studies the processes involved in solving problems;
is a kind of cognitive psychology

• problem solving(n = noun.cognition) - the thought processes involved in solving a problem;
is a kind of cerebration, intellection, mentation, thinking, thought, thought process
has parts: convergent thinking, inspiration
has particulars: enquiry, inquiry, research, calculation, computation, figuring, reckoning