The Inaugural Parapsychological Explanation for Individual Differences
in Problem Solving

Hiroshi MAEDA
Division of Education, Department of Psychology,
International Christian University

ABSTRACT

The term "Individual Differences in Problem Solving" could be defined as a series of results being from interactions subjective innateness and objective environment. This study inclusively discussed individual differences on problem solving from both traditional psychological points of view and that of para-psychology. Three major paradigms were reviewed on problem solving problem; Gestalt psychology,
Behaviorism, and cognitive psychology. Then, problem themselves on problem solving research, relationship between problem solver's attribute and problem themselves, and solving strategy for problem solving were investigated. From these investigations, we could say the individual differences were partly related with GESP. Several ways of research on relationship between the individual differences and GESP were suggested.

Key words : individual differences, problem solving, strategy, general extra-sensory perception