Problem solving: A process of reaching common understanding and consensus

South African Journal of Psychology

Volumn 29, Issue 4, 1999, Pages 166-177

  Van Vlaenderen, Hilde ^a  

^a RHODES UNIVERSITY   (South Africa)

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EID: 0345880695     PISSN: 00812463     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/008124639902900402     Document Type: Article

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