Each Day, Each of Us Solves a Variety of Problems

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Essay

Each day, each of us solves a variety of problems, including finding lost keys, remembering a friend's phone number, figuring out what to get Dad for Father's Day, and so on. Think about a recent problem, small or large, that you have had to solve. Do a task analysis of your problem solving. Be sure to describe your goals, subgoals, and relevant facts, as well as any inferences you had to make or biases you had. Also, be sure to describe any errors you made in your processing.

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Definitions:

Not Highly Scientific

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Safety Needs

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Neurotic Adults

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Case Study

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