Decision making and effective complex problem solving in intrapsychic bonds with cognitive styles

Decision making and effective complex problem solving in intrapsychic bonds with cognitive styles

VEGA 2/0116/15

Duration of the project:
2015-2018

Principal investigator:
Sarmány-Schuller Ivan, PhDr. CSc.

List of scientific co-workers:
Ruisel Imrich, prof. PhDr. DrSc.
Kordačová Jana , PhDr. CSc.
Grežo Matúš, Mgr.

Annotation:
The research project focuses on the experimental research study of problem solving, a crucial point is internal representation that is the basis of a hypothesis considered as a potential problem solution. Problem solving is perceived as a flexible interaction of two systems – generator and evaluator of thoughts, that include situation analysis, material analysis and conflict analysis. The aim of the project is to explain the role of personality and cognitive-style components in the problem solving and decision making process. We will develop new, original experimental methods for the assessment of complex problem solving, results will be included in a monograph and partial results will be presented to scientific audience at home and abroad.

Key words:
complex problem solving, cognitive styles, cognitive biases, counterfactual thinking, decision making, coping