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Author:   Peter A. Frensch ,  Joachim Funke
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   Psychology Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.670kg
ISBN:  

9780805817836

ISBN 10:   0805817832
Pages:   360
Publication Date:   01 May 1995
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Contents: Preface. Part I: Introduction.P.A. Frensch, J. Funke, Definitions, Traditions, and a General Framework for Understanding Complex Problem Solving. A. Buchner, Basic Topics and Approaches to the Study of Complex Problem Solving. D. Dörner, A.J. Wearing, Complex Problem Solving: Toward a (Computersimulated) Theory. Part II: General Topics in the Study of Complex Problem Solving.B. Brehmer, Feedback Delays in Complex Dynamic Decision Tasks. D.C. Berry, D.E. Broadbent, Implicit Learning in the Control of Complex Systems. O. Huber, Complex Problem Solving as Multistage Decision Making. Part III: The Differential Approach to Complex Problem Solving.J.F. Beckmann, J. Guthke, Complex Problem Solving, Intelligence, and Learning Ability. J.F. Krems, Cognitive Flexibility and Complex Problem Solving. U. Funke, Using Complex Problem Solving Tasks in Personnel Selection and Training. Part IV: Methodological Issues in Research on Complex Problem Solving.J. Funke, Experimental Research on Complex Problem Solving. R.H. Kluwe, Single Case Studies and Models of Complex Problem Solving. Part V: Conclusions.R.J. Sternberg, Expertise in Complex Problem Solving: A Comparison of Alternative Conceptions.

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This is an excellent book that features 12 chapters of a uniformly high caliber. It should have substantical appeal to psychologists interested in a wide range of topics in high-level cognition, including decision making, individual differences, diagnostic reasoning and intelligence. -Contemporary Psychology

"""This is an excellent book that features 12 chapters of a uniformly high caliber. It should have substantical appeal to psychologists interested in a wide range of topics in high-level cognition, including decision making, individual differences, diagnostic reasoning and intelligence."" —Contemporary Psychology"

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