Glossary P

Glossary P

Deutsch: Problemraumhypothese / Español: Hipótesis del espacio del problema / Português: Hipótese do espaço do problema / Français: Hypothèse de l'espace-problème / Italiano: Ipotesi dello spazio dei problemi /

Problem space hypothesis refers to the idea that problem solving is isomorphic to a search through a mental graph, with nodes corresponding to every possible state of affairs of a problem and connections corresponding to legal moves.

Problem-focused coping refers to coping style in which the individual takes action to reduce stress by changing whatever it is about the situation that makes it stressful.

Problem-focused skills refers to one of three (3) types of commonly used skills in which the clinician either offers alternatives, provides information, or gives advice.

Problem-focused strategies refers to coping strategies directed at taking care of the problem causing the anxiety.

Problem-oriented policing refers to a strategy to enhance community relations and to improve crime prevention whereby police work with citizens to identify and respond to problems in a given community.

Problem-solving cycle is a cycle that includes problem identification, problem definition, strategy formulation, organization of information, allocation of resources, monitoring, and evaluation

- Problem-solving skills training (PSST) : problem-solving skills training (PSST) refers to instruction aimed at targeting the cognitive deficiencies and distortions displayed by children and adolescents who experience conduct problems in interpersonal situations, particularly those children who are aggressive.

Procedural information refer to descriptions of what will actually occur when one undergoes a stressful medical procedure.