Glossary P

Deutsch: Problem

A problem is a situation or challenge that requires a solution or that needs to be addressed in some way. Problems can be large or small, simple or complex, and can occur in a variety of different contexts, including personal, social, or professional.

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Problem drinking is defined as uncontrolled drinking that leads to social, psychological, and biomedical problems which results from alcohol. The problem drinker may show some signs associated with Alcoholism, but typically Problem drinking is considered to be a pre-alcoholic or a lesser Alcoholic syndrome.

Problem identification refers to the Step 1 of the inverted pyramid method of case conceptualization. Problem identification requires using wide latitude to identify and list the client’s presenting concerns, associated concerns, and relevant aspects of the person’s functioning. Problem identification more specifically involves exploration the presentation of problem, additional areas of concern, parental and family relationships, experiences and reactions during sessions, health-related issues, as well as formal Psychological assessment.

Problem identification stage refers to Stage 2 of the helping relationship, with its primary goal being to identify, describe, and understand the client’s concerns.

Problem of other minds is difficulty of knowing whether other people or animals have conscious experiences

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Problem of refusal or nonresponse refers to the problem that some people will refuse to participate in a sex survey, thus making it difficult to have a random sample.

Problem solver refers to the natural helper style in which the individual likes to define the problem, set goals, and take action to reach a solution.

Deutsch: Problemlösung / Español: Resolución de problemas / Português: Resolução de problemas / Français: Résolution de problèmes / Italian: Risoluzione dei problemi

Problem solving is an effort to overcome obstacles obstructing the path to a solution. Problem solving are the cognitive process or processes which is used in transforming starting information into a goal state, using specified means of solution. Problem solving, moreover, is the process in which someone has a specific goal in mind that cannot be attained immediately because of the presence of one or more obstacles. It involves a goal, obstacles to that goal, strategies for overcoming the obstacles, and an evaluation of the results.

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