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Problem solving
-essential for stress management
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Problem solving
• Problem solving involves finding our way towards
a goal. The object of problem solving is usually a
solution, answer or conclusion. The capacity to
solve problems successfully in the real world is a
crucial component for one's well-being.
• Forms part of thinking.
• Most complex of all intellectual
functions
• Higher-order cognitive process
• Fundamental skills
Common steps in problem solving
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1. Problem orientation
2. Problem definition and formulation
3. Generation of solutions
4. Decision-making
5. Solution implementation and
verification.
largely ignored the motivational, affective and
behavioural aspects of problem solving.
Stress
• Ineffective problem solving and hasty
decision making are more likely leads
to emotional distress and stressful
pay off. We need to develop
systematic approach when we are
dealing with complex real life
problems.
Why some problems are complex
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1. Conflicting motives
2. Uncertain, ambiguous situation
3. Risk involved
4. Different perspectives/ point of
views
• 5. Many people involved
• 6. Different solution
Barriers
• Lack of knowledge / skills
• Personal / social factors- values, attitudes,
emotion, expectation, pressure
• Cognitive errors –rigid, impulsive thinking
pattern
• Poor emotional regulation –mood swing,
aggression
• Lack of social perception
• Lack of motivation
• Poor self regulation
Social Problems
• Any situation that brings forth feelings of discomfort such as
conflict, stress, anxiety etc. resulting from interaction or
relationships with others.
• Impersonal problems such as-financial
problems
• Personal problems such as – emotional,
behavioural problems
• Interpersonal problems such as – marital,
family conflict,
• Social problems such as – violence, racial
discrimination
Social problem solving
• The self-directed cognitivebehavioural-affective processes by
which a person attempts to identify or
discover effective or adaptive
solutions for specific problems
encountered in everyday living.
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Ability to generate a number of alternative solutions to a conflict
Ability to choose and implement an appropriate solution to a conflict
Understanding and consideration of the social consequences of
one’s actions for oneself and others.
Ways we approach our problems
(1) Positive Problem Orientation - an optimistic
attitude to tackling problems;
(2) Negative Problem Orientation -a pessimistic
attitude to solving problems
(3) Rational Problem Solving -a systematic approach
to solving problems, including problem
definition, problem analysis, and generation of
alternative solutions
(4) Impulsive/Careless Style -an ill-thought-out and
hurried approach to solving problems
(5) Avoidance Style -a tendency to procrastinate,
blame others, or depend on others to solve one’s
problems.
Problem-solving training
• Training individuals to become better
problem solvers in order to facilitate their
ability to cope with stressful situations has
been referred to in the psychotherapy and
counseling literature as social problem
solving therapy in order to highlight the
social and interpersonal context in which
real-life problem solving occurs. Teaching
social problem solving skills has become a
common feature of programs designed to
prevent and remediate discipline problems.
Thank you…
• Learning these skills helps us to
improve our ability to cope with
stress.
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