The Psychology of Problem Solving - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521797411 ISBN 13: 9780521797412

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1999

Synopsis

Problems are a central part of human life. The Psychology of Problem Solving organizes in one volume much of what psychologists know about problem solving and the factors that contribute to its success or failure. There are chapters by leading experts in this field, including Miriam Bassok, Randall Engle, Anders Ericsson, Arthur Graesser, Keith Stanovich, Norbert Schwarz, and Barry Zimmerman, among others. The Psychology of Problem Solving is divided into four parts. Following an introduction that reviews the nature of problems and the history and methods of the field, Part II focuses on individual differences in, and the influence of, the abilities and skills that humans bring to problem situations. Part III examines motivational and emotional states and cognitive strategies that influence problem solving performance, while Part IV summarizes and integrates the various views of problem solving proposed in the preceding chapters.

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Review:

'A good book on any subject should summarise the current state of knowledge, and point to the important areas where further work is needed, and this book does both. Overall, this is a very stimulating collection, which all researchers in problem solving will wish to consult.' Trends in Cognitive Sciences

Book Description:

The goal of this book is to organize in one volume what is known about problem solving and the factors that contribute to its success or failure. Unlike typical books on problem solving that are organized by content areas, this book is organized by factors that affect problem solving performance.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0521797411
• ISBN 13: 9780521797412
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 408
• Editor: Davidson Janet E.