Brain activity of problem solving proccess: a systematic literarure review

Abstract

Abstract Comprehending the problem-solving process is an effort that is no less important than teaching problem-solving skills at school. By understanding the problem-solving process, it will be easier to teach at school. Several neurological studies discuss activities in solving problems, but the scope of the discussion is narrow and in-depth. On the other hand, it requires complete information about how the problem-solving process is a complex cognitive process. This research is a systematic literature review using the PRISMA approach. The result shows that the problem-solving skills were developing based on ages of development. The effectiveness of problem-solving skills is characterized by minimal brain activity but produces the right solution. In addition, the result of the review shows that semantic ability and mathematical logic ability play an important role in a problem solving process. Getting complete problem solving process needs many parts of the brain. DLPFC and IFG are the dominant parts of the brain in the process of solving problems.