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problem(noun, difficulty, question, obstacle, complication)
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solving(noun, resolution, explanation, solution, clarification)
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thought(noun, state, condition, mentation)
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cerebration(noun, state, condition, thought, mentation)
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thought process(noun, expression, psychology, attitude, therapy)
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question(noun, difficulty, problem, obstacle, complication)
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resolution(noun, explanation, analysis, inspection, solution)
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reflection(noun, state, condition, thought, mentation)
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thinking(noun, state, condition, thought, mentation)
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difficulty(noun, question, problem, obstacle, complication)
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psychoanalysis(noun, resolution, analysis, inspection, exploration)
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intellection(noun, state, condition, thought, mentation)
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investigation(noun, resolution, analysis, inspection, exploration)
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puzzle(noun, difficulty, question, problem, obstacle)
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cognitive psychology(noun, expression, psychology, attitude, therapy)
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mentation(noun, state, condition, thought)
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analysis(noun, resolution, inspection, exploration)
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clarification(noun, resolution, explanation, solution)
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cogitation(noun, state, condition, thought, mentation)
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complication(noun, difficulty, question, problem, obstacle)
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