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Psychology of problem solving : theory and practice
- Title
- Psychology of problem solving : theory and practice / Gary A. Davis.
- Author
- Davis, Gary A., 1938-
- Publication
- New York : Basic Books, [1973]
- ©1973
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Use in library | BF441.D35 | Off-site |
Details
- Description
- xii, 206 pages : illustrations; 22 cm.
- Series Statement
- Basic topics in cognition series
- Uniform Title
- Basic topics in cognition series.
- Subject
- Bibliography (note)
- Bibliography: p. 181-198.
- Contents
- Part I: An orientation: Introduction and overview -- Simplifying assumptions, definitions, and a problem-solving taxonomy -- Part II: Problem solving in experimental psychology: Cognitive and gestalt views of problem solving: the aware, purposive organism -- Problem solving to the S-R psychologist: transfer and trial-and-error -- Computer problem-solving models: a tool to match the task -- Part III: The focus on training: industry and education -- Inquiry activity: study of the compleat problem-solving experience -- Brainstorming -- Strategies for simulated solutions: attribute listing, morphological synthesis, and idea checklists -- Metaphorical thinking and problem solving: synectics and bionics -- Imaginative problem solving in the classroom: The Wisconsin Project -- More imagination and problem solving in the classroom -- Part IV: Summary: Review and content -- Appendix A: Tests and measures of creativity -- Appendix B: Laboratory problem-solving tasks.
- ISBN
- 0465067387
- 9780465067381
- 019823984X
- 9780198239840
- LCCN
- 72092795
- OCLC
- ocm00613779
- 613779
- SCSB-278931
- Owning Institutions
- Princeton University Library