Problem solving styles and its relationship to Neuroticism, Gender and Specialization among secondary school students "A Field Study on a Sample of Public High School Students in Homs City


Abstract in English

The present study aimed at revealing the relationship between problem solving styles, Neuroticism and some variables as gender and specialization among secondary school students. The sample of study consists of 250 students (117 males, 133 females) in some High School Students in Homs City. The researcher has used the following tools: The test of (problem solving styles) which the present researcher had designed, involved following scales: rational problem solving styles, Impulsivity style , Avoidance style. And The scale of (Neuroticism) from the junior Eysenck personality Questionnaire which the present researcher had developed it to High School Students.

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