Problem solving: perspectives from cognition and neuroscience

Sydney Robertson

Research Output: Book/Report Book Peer-review

Abstract

The way that we assess and overcome problems is an essential part of everyday life. Problem Solving provides a clear introduction to the underlying mental processes involved in solving problems. Drawing on research from cognitive psychology and neuroscience, it examines the methods and techniques used by both novices and experts in familiar and unfamiliar situations. This edition has been comprehensively updated throughout, and now features cutting-edge content on creative problem solving, insight and neuroscience. Each chapter is written in an accessible way, and contains a range of student-friendly features such as activities, chapter summaries and further reading. The book also provides clear examples of studies and approaches that help the reader fully understand important and complex concepts in greater detail. Problem Solving fully engages the reader with the difficulties and methodologies associated with problem solving. This book will be of great use to undergraduate students of cognitive psychology, education and neuroscience, as well as readers and professionals with an interest in problem solving.

Publication Information

Output type

Research Output: Book/Report Book Peer-review

Original language

English

Publication milestones

Published - 28/11/2016

Publication status

Published - 28/11/2016

Edition

2nd

Publisher

Taylor & Francis, Australia, United States, United Kingdom, Sweden, Singapore

ISBN (Print)

9781138889569

External Publication IDs

handle.net: 10547/624456
Scopus: 85026204354

Access to documents

10.4324/9781315712796

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