The Ideal Problem Solver: A Guide for Improving Thinking, Learning, and Creativity

Bransford, John D.; Stein, Barry S.

ISBN 10: 0716716690 / ISBN 13: 9780716716693

Published by W.H. Freeman, New York, 1984

About this Item

150 pp. A practical, positive approach to solving problems at work, at school, in the home. Wraps have light edgewear. Prior owner name on fep. Pages are clean, text has no markings, binding is sound. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Ideal Problem Solver: A Guide for Improving Thinking, Learning, and Creativity
• Publisher: W.H. Freeman, New York
• Publication Date: 1984
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0716716690
• ISBN 13: 9780716716693
• Binding: Soft Cover
• Edition: First Printing.
• Condition: Good
• Book Type: Ex-Libris

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Synopsis

This book focuses attention on what we need to do as well as what to avoid in strengthening our natural problem-solving aptitudes. Including practical examples, brain-teasing drawings and anecdotes throughout, the authors build their framework on the IDEAL (identify, define, explore, act, look) model and show how potential problems both fit and are solved within this framework. The authors discuss such issues as learning new information, overcoming blocks to creativity and the importance of viewing problems from a variety of perspectives. They offer strategies for improving memory, for criticizing ideals and generating alternatives, and for communicating more effectively with a wider range of people. The text should provide useful advice to solving the myriad problems that confront and confuse people daily.