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OverviewReflecting important research developments and classic theories of problem solving, Mayer's well regarded text provides a balanced survey of higher cognitive processes. It includes chapters on everyday thinking, expert problem solving and analogical reasoning. New and classic problem-solving exercises are used throughout the text to illustrate concepts and to enhance students' active involvement in the process. The Third edition has been thoroughly revised to take into account recent advances in this field as well providing fresh exercises for students. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Richard E. MayerPublisher: Macmillan Learning Imprint: W.H.Freeman & Co Ltd Edition: 3rd Revised edition ISBN: 9780716738664ISBN 10: 071673866 Pages: 560 Publication Date: 01 October 2011 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsPreface PART I: HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE Beginnings Associationism Gestalt PART II: BASIC THINKING TASKS Inductive Reasoning Deductive Reasoning PART III: INFORMATION-PROCESSING ANALYSIS OF COGNITION Computer Simulation Mental Chronometry Schema Theory Question Answering PART IV: IMPLICATIONS AND APPLICATIONS Cognitive Development Intelligence Creativity Training Expert Problem Solving Analogical Reasoning Mathematical Problem Solving Everyday Thinking References IndexReviews'... a useful introduction to the experimental literature about cognition. It covers most of the essential material in what is a fast-growing field.' - New Scientist on the second edition '...a useful introduction to the experimental literature about cognition. It covers most of the essential material in what is a fast-growing field.' - New Scientist on the second edition Author InformationRICHARD E. MAYER is Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara, USA, where he has served since 1975. He is past-President of the Division of Educational Psychology of the American Psychological Association, former editor of the Educational Psychologist and former co-editor of Instructional Science, former Chair of the UCSB Department of Psychology, and the year 2000 recipient of the E. L. Thorndike Award for career achievement in educational psychology. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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