Problem Solving: Perspectives from Cognition and Neuroscience

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Psychology Press, Nov 10, 2016 - Psychology - 286 pages
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The way that we assess and overcome problems is an essential part of everyday life. Problem Solving provides a clear introduction to the underlying mental processes involved in solving problems. Drawing on research from cognitive psychology and neuroscience, it examines the methods and techniques used by both novices and experts in familiar and unfamiliar situations.

This edition has been comprehensively updated throughout, and now features cutting-edge content on creative problem solving, insight and neuroscience. Each chapter is written in an accessible way, and contains a range of student-friendly features such as activities, chapter summaries and further reading. The book also provides clear examples of studies and approaches that help the reader fully understand important and complex concepts in greater detail.

Problem Solving fully engages the reader with the difficulties and methodologies associated with problem solving. This book will be of great use to undergraduate students of cognitive psychology, education and neuroscience, as well as readers and professionals with an interest in problem solving.

 

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Contents

Preface
w2wProblem representation
Neurocomputational models
w4wWorked examples and instructional design
w5wDeveloping skill
w6wDeveloping expertise
w7wInsight
Representational change theory redistribution theory
w8wCreative problem solving
Summary
w9wThe neuroscience of problem solving
10wConclusion
Index

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About the author (2016)

S. Ian Robertson is former head of psychology at the University of Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

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TitleProblem Solving: Perspectives from Cognition and Neuroscience
AuthorS. Ian Robertson
Edition2, illustrated
PublisherPsychology Press, 2016
ISBN1317496000, 9781317496007
Length286 pages
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Business & Economics / Decision-Making & Problem Solving
Psychology / Cognitive Psychology & Cognition
  
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