The Psychology of Problem Solving

Davidson, Janet E.; Sternberg PhD, Robert J.

ISBN 10: 0521797411 / ISBN 13: 9780521797412

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2003

About this Item

First edition stated 2003, first printing, Published by Cambridge University Press. Trade softcover without DJ as issued. Condition new, square tight and clean book, no edgewear, sharp corners, spine not creased, no markings of any kind, no names, no underlinings, no highlights, no bent page corners, not a reminder. 8vo, 408 pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Psychology of Problem Solving
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521797411
• ISBN 13: 9780521797412
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: New
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

About this title

Synopsis

Unlike typical books on problem solving that are organized by content areas, such as mathematics and natural science, this book is organized by factors that affect problem solving performance, such as motivation, emotion, intellectual abilities, and working memory. Its goal is to organize in one volume all that is known about problem solving and the factors that contribute to its success or failure.

Book Description

Problems are a central part of human life. The goal of The Psychology of Problem Solving is to organize in one volume what is known about problem solving and the factors that contribute to its success or failure. Unlike typical books on problem solving that are organized by content areas, such as mathematics and natural science, this book is organized by factors that affect problem solving performance, such as motivation, emotion, intellectual abilities, and working memory. The book constitutes the most thorough and up-to-date examination of problem solving currently available.