Problem solving

Problem solving is the process of achieving a goal by overcoming obstacles, a frequent part of most activities. Problems in need of solutions range from simple personal tasks (e.g. how to turn on an appliance) to complex issues in business and technical fields.

Extends: [Problem solving](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Problem solving), Reasoning, [Artificial intelligence](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Artificial intelligence), [Educational psychology](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Educational psychology), [Cognitive psychology](https://wikipedia.org.ai/Cognitive psychology)