Human Growth and Development / Unit 15 HGD 2136 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Everyday Problem Solving
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The idea
Everyday problem solving involves real-world tasks, a bus schedule or a financial choice, and older adults produce more and better solutions to problems they find personally relevant.
In practice
A retiree efficiently resolving a billing error with a utility company.
Where people slip
Laboratory problems are criticized as having low validity for real life, which is why researchers turned to everyday tasks.
Your place on the trail
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