Thinking and Problem Solving
By Robert J. Sternberg
- Release Date: 2013-10-22
- Genre: Psychology
Description
Thinking and Problem-Solving presents a comprehensive and up-to-date review of literature on cognition, reasoning, intelligence, and other formative areas specific to this field. Written for advanced undergraduates, researchers, and academics, this volume is a necessary reference for beginning and established investigators in cognitive and educational psychology.
Thinking and Problem-Solving provides insight into questions such as: how do people solve complex problems in mathematics and everyday life? How do we generate new ideas? How do we piece together clues to solve a mystery, categorize novel events, and teach others to do the same?
- Provides a comprehensive literature review
- Covers both historical and contemporary approaches
- Organized for ease of use and reference
- Chapters authored by leading scholars
