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Development and Reasoning
A Special Issue of Thinking and Reasoning
- Edited by Pierre Barrouillet, and Henry Markovits.
Published May 2004
The study of deductive reasoning is one of the key areas in cognitive psychology. Much of the initial impetus for studies in this field came from a developmental perspective, in particular as a consequence of Piaget's theory of formal operations. Subsequent research that examined some of the…
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The Creative Mind
Myths and Mechanisms
- By Margaret A. Boden.
Published September 2003
How is it possible to think new thoughts? What is creativity and can science explain it? And just how did Coleridge dream up the creatures of The Ancient Mariner? When The Creative Mind: Myths and Mechanisms was first published, Margaret A. Boden's bold and provocative exploration of creativity…
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Hindsight Bias
A Special Issue of Memory
- Edited by Ulrich Hoffrage, and Rüdiger Pohl.
Published August 2003
With hindsight, we tend to exaggerate what we had known with foresight. This phenomenon can be observed in a memory design in which previous judgements have to be recalled after outcome information has been made available, or in a hypothetical design in which participants receive outcome…
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Adaption-Innovation
In the Context of Diversity and Change
- By M.J. Kirton.
Published July 2003
Adaption-Innovation is a timely and comprehensive text written for anyone who wants to know more about dealing with problem solving, thinking style, creativity and team dynamics.
In an age when teams have become critical to successful problem solving, Adaption-Innovation (A-I) theory…
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The Organisation of Conceptual Knowledge in the Brain: Neuropsychological and Neuroimaging Perspectives
A Special Issue of Cognitive Neuropsychology
- Edited by Alfonso Caramazza, and Alex Martin.
Published July 2003
Category-specific knowledge disorders are among the most intriguing and perplexing syndromes in cognitive neuropsychology. The past decade has witnessed increased interest in these disorders, due largely to a heightened appreciation of the profound implications that an understanding of concept…
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Language and Thought
- By Nick Lund.
Published July 2003
This book fulfils the need for a clear overview of this area of cognitive psychology which encompasses both language and thought. Focusing on goal directed thinking and decision making, Nick Lund looks at the relationship between our grasp of language and our problem solving abilities. Different…
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Evolution and the Psychology of Thinking
The Debate
- Edited by David E. Over.
Published March 2003
The field of evolutionary cognitive psychology has stimulated considerable interest and debate among cognitive psychologists and those working in related areas. In this collection, leading experts evaluate the status of this new field, providing a critical analysis of its most controversial…
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Thought and Knowledge
An Introduction to Critical Thinking
- By Diane F. Halpern.
Published July 2002
This best-selling textbook, written by award-winning educator and past president of the APA, Diane Halpern, applies theory and research from the learning sciences to teach students the thinking skills they need to succeed in today's world. This new edition retains features from earlier editions…
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Problem Solving
- By S. Ian Robertson.
Published March 2001
Problem solving is an integral part of everyday life yet few books are dedicated to this important aspect of human cognition. In each case, the problem, such as solving a crossword or writing an essay, has a goal. In this comprehensive and timely textbook, the author discusses the psychological…
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Studying Judgment: Models and Methods
A Special Issue of Thinking and Reasoning
- Edited by Nigel Harvey.
Published January 2001
There are many different ways of studying human judgement. Individual researchers into the subject tend to focus on just one or two of them and to neglect others. As a result, a number of different literatures have developed somewhat independently of one another. Those publishing in one are well…
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