Complex problem solving: origins, current status, and future directions
Research on complex problem solving (CPS) has made significant progress since its beginnings in the 1970s, by introducing computer-based scenarios. Yet the field still faces three interrelated crises: the lack of a unifying theory, insufficient replication, and doubts about ecological validity. At t...
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| Formato: | Article (Journal) |
| Lenguaje: | inglés |
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2026-09-15
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Journal of dynamic decision making
Year: 2026, Volumen: 12, Pages: 1-9 |
| ISSN: | 2365-8037 |
| DOI: | 10.11588/jddm.2026.1.113745 |
| Acceso en línea: | Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.11588/jddm.2026.1.113745 Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://journals.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/index.php/jddm/article/view/113745 
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| Notas de Autor: | Joachim Funke |
| Sumario: | Research on complex problem solving (CPS) has made significant progress since its beginnings in the 1970s, by introducing computer-based scenarios. Yet the field still faces three interrelated crises: the lack of a unifying theory, insufficient replication, and doubts about ecological validity. At the same time, global challenges (wicked problems) such as climate change, resource scarcity, and migration demand a new orientation of CPS research. Future work must develop stronger theoretical frameworks, integrate interdisciplinary perspectives, and employ diverse methods that combine laboratory control with real-world relevance. Only by moving from methodological self-reflection to actionable theories can CPS research unlock its full potential in addressing the grand challenges of the 21st century. |
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| Notas: | Gesehen am 22.09.2026 |
| Descripción Física: | Online Resource |
| ISSN: | 2365-8037 |
| DOI: | 10.11588/jddm.2026.1.113745 |