Thinking, Problem Solving, and Cognition

(Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)

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Reflecting 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.

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'... 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 Bio

RICHARD 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.