problem-solving
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Participants performed better on one assessment of spatial learning and problem-solving after receiving the amino acid, but researchers did not find significant improvements across the other cognitive tests or mood measurements.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
“That would be my attitude. I’m very open. I’m not tribal. I’m not particularly partisan. I’m a pragmatic, problem-solving kind of person, and I’m looking forward to working with the Legislature.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
"This was collaborative problem-solving which prevented any further issues for the young seal and for road users."
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
Another is that math majors typically have experience in the kind of manual problem-solving exercises at the heart of IG Labs’ interview process.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
He explained the complexity of the shifting lock, and the problem-solving required each time the lock was to be opened.
From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes
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