Thinking+problem Solving

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? Thinking and Problem Solving provides 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 will prove to be a necessary reference for beginning and established investigators in cognitive and educational psychology. Key Features Chapters authored by leading scholars Provides a comprehensive literature review Covers both historical and contemporary approaches Organized for ease of use and referenceSternberg, Robert J. is the author of 'Thinking+problem Solving' with ISBN 9780121619527 and ISBN 0121619524.