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The psychology of problem solving

Title
  1. The psychology of problem solving / edited by Janet E. Davidson, Robert J. Sternberg.
Published by
  1. Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2003.

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Additional authors
  1. Davidson, Janet E.
  2. Sternberg, Robert J.
Description
  1. xi, 394 pages : illustrations; 24 cm
Summary
  1. Problems are a central part of human life. This book studies problem solving and the factors that contribute to its success or failure.
Subject
  1. Problem solving
  2. Problem Solving
  3. 77.32 intelligence, creativity
  4. Problem solving
  5. Problemlösen
  6. Psychologie
  7. Entscheidungsfindung
  8. Probleemoplossing
  9. Psychologische aspecten
  10. Problem solving > Psychological aspects
Contents
  1. Recognizing, defining, and representing problems / Jean E. Pretz, Adam J. Naples, Robert J. Sternberg -- The acquisition of expert performance as problem solving : construction and modification of mediating mechanisms through deliberate practice / K. Anders Ericsson -- Is success or failure at solving complex problems related to intellectual ability? / Dorit Wenke, Peter A. Frensch -- Creativity : a source of difficulty in problem solving / Todd I. Lubart, Christophe Mouchiroud -- Insights about insightful problem solving / Janet E. Davidson -- The role of working memory in problem solving / David Z. Hambrick, Randall W. Engle -- Comprehension of text in problem solving / Shannon Whitten, Arthur C. Graesser -- Motivating self-regulated problem solvers / Barry J. Zimmerman, Magda Campillo -- Feeling and thinking : implications for problem solving / Norbert Schwarz, Ian Skurnik -- The fundamental computational biases of human cognition : heuristics that (sometimes) impair decision making and problem solving / Keith E. Stanovich -- Analogical transfer in problem solving / Miriam Basok -- Problem solving : large/small, hard/easy, conscious nonconscious, problem-space/problem-solver : the issue of dichotomization / Kenneth Kotovsky.
Owning institution
  1. Princeton University Library
Bibliography (note)
  1. Includes bibliographical references and index.