Psychiatry and Psychology

Problem-Based Learning

Instructional use of examples or cases to teach using problem-solving skills and critical thinking.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Instructional use of examples or cases to teach using problem-solving skills and critical thinking.

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Synonyms

12 entry terms
  • Learning, Problem-Based
  • Problem Based Learning
  • Active Learning
  • Curriculum, Problem-Based
  • Experiential Learning
  • Problem-Based Curricula
  • Curricula, Problem-Based
  • Curriculum, Problem Based
  • Learning, Active
  • Learning, Experiential
  • Problem Based Curricula
  • Problem-Based Curriculum

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Aspects Covered

10 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, economics, ethics, history, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, organization & administration, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends.

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Indexing Annotation

a teaching method in the curriculum: do not confuse with PROBLEM SOLVING, a type of learning

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History Note

95

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Previous Indexing

  • Learning (1975-1994)
  • Problem Solving (1975-1994)
  • Teaching (1975-1994)

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  1. F02w.463w.425w.720w
  2. I02w.158w.660w
  3. I02w.903w.565w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Problem-Based Learning. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D018794. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D018794
  2. Problem-Based Learning. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Problem-based_learning
  3. Problem-Based Learning. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1060990