From a scientific theoretical construct, problem solving is the ability or capacity to identify a given problem, take logical steps to find a desired solution, and then supervise and evaluate the implementation of a solution.
Based on this theoretical logic, it is important to mention that, in certain areas of scientific knowledge, when unexpected situations arise, hypotheses are put forward with the aim of resolving these situations by means of expected behaviors; however, in some cases inconsistencies or deviations arise, therefore, errors are recognized as a premise in order to validate the answer to the problem initially considered.
Fig. 2 When unexpected situations arise, hypotheses are developed with the objective of resolving these situations. Public domain image, Author: Geralt, 2013
This is known as the scientific method, and is executed through procedures that demand cognitive, flexible, adaptive and divergent thinking skills, based on observation and accurate recognition of the environment, which, when applied, lead to the empowerment of responses aimed at solving a given problem.
Now, in addition to the scientific method as a means to solve problems, there is also something called lateral thinking, which is a procedure devised by the psychologist Edward de Bono, this type of thinking seeks solutions to problems that do not follow the logical patterns normally used, relying on ideas that are out of the ordinary, looking for alternative ways to solve them.
According to Edward de Bono, there are different ways of thinking about this if we consider that traditionally when we want to solve a problem we start at point A, go to B, then to C, and so on, as if following a recipe, a procedure that Bono described as linear or critical thinking.
Therefore, problem solving through lateral thinking, does not follow a linear, critical or methodical thinking, that this way of thinking is disconnected from the old and traditional ways of thinking, and the discarding of established patterns and preconceived notions.
BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES CONSULTED:
[1] Huber J Lateral Thinking Techniques Used In The Problem Solving Process. Article: Online Access
[2] Abdulameer R Effects of the Lateral- and Double-Thinking Strategies on the Chess Positions Solving and Performance Time. Article: Online Access
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Greetings @lupafilotaxia the lateral approach as an approach has not yet been fully implemented because we would have to leave aside traditional patterns already established, however, it is a good way in the re-solution of problems, thanks for your contribution.
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Greetings my friend @madridbg
It is correct to apply this type of thinking, it requires a new mental order, although I comment that there are people who apply it without knowing, generally creative people tend to devise lateral thoughts to seek to solve their problems.
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Hello friend @lupafilotaxia. I really don't know about this new method, although it sounds interesting, but at the same time it would be changing our thinking styles and that is not going to be achieved overnight, it would take time to adapt if it were to be implemented, thanks for sharing your article.
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Hello teacher @sandracarrascal
Indeed you are right, applying this type of thinking, requires a new mental order, as I have commented before, there are people who apply it without knowing, generally creative people tend to devise lateral thoughts to seek to solve their problems.
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Hi @lupafilotaxia
I hadn't read of this kind of thinking, but to tell you the truth, I don't see it for example, applied to medical sciences, which are so structured in terms of schemes and protocols. However, I must say that to be able to think in that way requires a new type of mental order, and training in that aspect, because after having a mental scheme, to detach from it, is not so easy, and I also believe that this type of lateral thinking should not be applicable to all areas of human knowledge, it must have its nuances.
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Hello @josevas217
The lateral thinking scheme devised by Edward de Bono, indeed seeks to solve problems indirectly using sequences of imaginative thoughts, certainly as you indicate for some areas of knowledge is this method does not fit, in my view lateral thinking touches topics more inclined to the creative theme than the theme of logical organization.
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Hello friend, I really didn't know this method, but it sounds interesting. Although I don't think that overnight you can change our way of thinking. We must adapt to the new to be able to realize it later in a natural way. Thanks for sharing it. Greetings.
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Hello @franyeligonzalez
You are right, changing or adapting to new mental schemes is not something simple, but as I have been expressing this lateral thinking, it is something like imagining the possibility of establishing creative ideas before reaching the hypothesis system, surely this way will help to have more concrete perspectives when designing the variables to evaluate. Thanks for visiting the blog.
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I believe that sometimes we encounter problems that do not follow logical patterns and require creative solutions, developing this skill can help us a lot when focusing on the problem and the usual linear way of solving them does not work.
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Hello @emiliomoron
Exactly, this creative perspective can help us to concretize other orientations that can help us when solving problems through a logical order.
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Greetings friend @lupafilotaxia, certainly the scientific method is the fundamental basis for solving research problems of any kind, the truth had not heard this about lateral thinking and it sounds interesting how it can help to solve any situation or problem, because looking for solutions without following logical patterns is like something complex.
Thanks for sharing this information.
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Greetings Professor @carlir
It is certainly very interesting, it is something like imagining the possibility of establishing creative ideas before arriving at the hypothesis system, surely this way will help to have more concrete perspectives when designing the variables to evaluate.
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