Clearly, the results of studies performed through such methods cannot possibly be taken for granted. Moreover, the presence or the absence of the cognitive process cannot be determined with proximity during a problem solving study.

Certain problems can be easily solved with the help of insight, as people can sometimes almost suddenly understand a problem or find a solid strategy to solve the respective problem. Even if most people believe that insight is just a coincidence, it is in most cases an earlier strategy conceptualized in a different way. Solutions found to problems which are not necessarily difficult to solve do not qualify as being insightful. People are only believed to solve problems through insight in the cases when they initially have doubts concerning their success in solving the problems.

Creativity is also of great importance during a problem solving process, as creative individuals have greater chances of solving a certain problem. A creative individual is generally...

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Lester, Frank K. (1980). "A Procedure for Studying the Cognitive Processes Used During Problem Solving." Journal of Experimental Education, Vol. 48.

"Problem Solving and Creativity." Retrieved July 16, 2009, from the University of Arizona Web site: http://www.u.arizona.edu/%7Edusana/psych325presession/notes/CH11.ppt ?http://www.u.arizona.edu/~dusana/psych325presession/notes/CH11.ppt?.