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Social Problem Solving

The document outlines a step-by-step process for social problem solving, encouraging users to define the problem, brainstorm solutions, and assess their feasibility and impact. It includes sections for selecting and applying a chosen solution, as well as evaluating its effectiveness. If the solution is unsuccessful, it suggests starting the process again with new insights gained from the initial attempt.

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Social Problem Solving

The document outlines a step-by-step process for social problem solving, encouraging users to define the problem, brainstorm solutions, and assess their feasibility and impact. It includes sections for selecting and applying a chosen solution, as well as evaluating its effectiveness. If the solution is unsuccessful, it suggests starting the process again with new insights gained from the initial attempt.

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Social Problem Solving: Step by Step

(Use 1 worksheet for each distinct problem you encounter)

1. Define the problem, as clearly and simply as you can:

2. Brainstorming: Generate as many solutions to this problem as you can, emphasizing quantity over
quality. Then, assess each possible solution in terms of effort required (High, Medium, or Low), and
likely impact on the problem (High, Medium, or Low).

Solution 1)

Effort (High Medium Low ) Impact (High Medium Low )

Solution 2)

Effort (High Medium Low ) Impact (High Medium Low )

Solution 3)

Effort (High Medium Low ) Impact (High Medium Low )

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Solution 4)

Effort (High Medium Low ) Impact (High Medium Low )

Solution 5)

Effort (High Medium Low ) Impact (High Medium Low )

Solution 6)

Effort (High Medium Low ) Impact (High Medium Low )

3. Choose a solution. This might be one of the solutions above, or a combination of aspects from
different solutions.

Solution Chosen:

4. Apply the solution. This section is used for notes concerning if, when, where, how and/or with whom
the solution was applied.

Solution applied? Yes No

If the solution was not applied, why not?

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If applied, when, how, where, and/or with whom?

5. Did the solution work? Check the appropriate box(es)

Yes, problem solved

Yes, but will continue monitoring to be sure

Partly

If only partly solved, describe aspects of the problem that were resolved, and any lingering difficulties.

Solution did not work

If it did not work, why not?

If the solution did not work, it is recommended that you take a fresh worksheet, and start the social
problem solving process anew, with the benefit of any new knowledge gained from the first attempt.

Dr. Jeffrey Gaines

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