Isbn: 9781330178713 - Trial-and-error, Gradual Analysis, and Sudden Reorganization: An Experimental Study of Problem Solving; Archives of Psychology (classic Reprint) (3 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the relationship between three thinking processes: trial-and-error, gradual analysis, and sudden reorganization. The author conducted an experiment using simple puzzles to observe how these processes manifest in problem-solving. Rather than being mutually exclusive, the methods exist along a continuum. The author found that moments of active thinking and effective solutions align with the use of analysis, with trial-and-error serving an auxiliary role. These processes are often accompanied by sudden reorganizations of thought that drastically change the problem's perception. Ultimately, the book provides insight into the multifaceted nature of problem-solving, highlighting the interplay of conscious and unconscious processes that lead to understanding and discovery. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…