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  2. Set (psychology) - Wikipedia

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    A mental set is a framework for thinking about a problem. [4] It can be shaped by habit or by desire. [5] Mental sets can make it easy to solve a class of problem, but attachment to the wrong mental set can inhibit problem-solving and creativity. [4] [6]

  3. Rigidity (psychology) - Wikipedia

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    Prior to 1960, many definitions for the term rigidity were afloat. One example includes Kurt Goldstein's, which he stated, "adherence to a present performance in an inadequate way", another being Milton Rokeach saying the definition was, "[the] inability to change one's set when the objective conditions demand it". [6]

  4. Problem solving - Wikipedia

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    The mental techniques to identify, analyze, and solve problems are studied in psychology and cognitive sciences. Also widely researched are the mental obstacles that prevent people from finding solutions; problem-solving impediments include confirmation bias, mental set, and functional fixedness.

  5. How to set your 2025 mental health new year's resolutions

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    As you set your resolutions for 2025, don't forget to prioritize mental wellness. By focusing on achievable, realistic goals—you're setting yourself up for a healthier, more fulfilling year.

  6. Einstellung effect - Wikipedia

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    An example water jar puzzle. The water jar test, first described in Abraham S. Luchins' 1942 classic experiment, [1] is a commonly cited example of an Einstellung situation. . The experiment's participants were given the following problem: there are 3 water jars, each with the capacity to hold a different, fixed amount of water; the subject must figure out how to measure a certain amount of ...

  7. Schema (psychology) - Wikipedia

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    Examples of schemata include mental models, social schemas, stereotypes, social roles, scripts, worldviews, heuristics, and archetypes. In Piaget's theory of development, children construct a series of schemata, based on the interactions they experience, to help them understand the world.

  8. Mental Health Issues You Never Even Knew Existed - AOL

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    Body-focused repetitive behaviors are a set of disorders wherein self-grooming behaviors become compulsive and harmful to physical appearance. Examples include trichotillomania (compulsive hair ...

  9. Mindset - Wikipedia

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    A well-known example of a contrasting mindset is fixed versus growth. A mindset refers to an established set of attitudes of a person or group concerning culture, values, philosophy, frame of reference, outlook, or disposition. [1] [2] It may also arise from a person's worldview or beliefs about the meaning of life. [3]