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- Social problem solving skills are a set of skills involving cognitive and behavioral processes in which one works to find positive and adaptive ways to handle everyday problematic situations that could arise in the social environment.
- For example, these skills include,
self-awareness,
an understanding of emotions,
how to manage anger,
perspective taking,
empathy,
prosocial behavior, and
establishing positive relationships (igi-global.com).
- Social problem solving might be understood as systems and processes that we use to solve the problems that we encounter in our everyday lives.
- A problem is defined as any situation or task that needs some kind of a response if it is to be managed effectively.
- Each of us will see problems in a different way, depending on our experience and skills.
- The important element is being able to see problems as ‘challenges’, or opportunities to gain something.
- Those who find it harder to adopt problem solving techniques tend to view problems as unsolvable obstacles, or a threat to their well-being. They doubt their own abilities to solve problems, and become frustrated or upset when they encounter problems.