Week 6 DQ 1 Why is problem solving considered the highest level of mental activity? What makes an individual good at solving problems?

The problem solving is thought to be the highest level of the mental activity because it is involves all the mental processes. This is because of the complexity for this combination for the mental process & since it takes longer than other processes. The problem solving may also be too difficulty if it comes to measure it since many people may use different methods when it comes to solve the problems. The researchers may also determine the length that it takes someone to solve a certain problem but it is hard to know how the person was able to solve the problem since people may use different skills. (Robinson-Riegler & Robinson-Riegler, 2008). The...