| Description |
xii, 467 pages : illustrations, charts ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
1. Thinking: An Introduction -- 2. Memory: The Acquisition, Retention, and Retrieval of Knowledge -- 3. The Relationship Between Thought and Language -- 4. Reasoning: Drawing Deductively Valid Conclusions -- 5. Analyzing Arguments -- 6. Thinking as Hypothesis Testing -- 7. Likelihood and Uncertainty: Understanding Probabilities -- 8. Decision Making -- 9. Development of Problem-Solving Skills -- 10. Creative Thinking -- 11. The Last Word |
| Summary |
"This book applies theory and research from the learning sciences to teach students the thinking skills they need to succeed in today's world. This new edition retains features from earlier editions that have helped its readers become better thinkers. A rigorous academic grounding based in cognitive psychology is presented in a clear writing style with a humorous tone and supported by numerous practical examples and anecdotes. 'Thought & Knowledge', Fourth Edition has been revised to help students meet the challenges of a global neighborhood and make meaningful conclusions form the overwhelming quantity of information now available at the click of a mouse. The skills learned with this text will help students learn more efficiently, research more productively, and present logical, informed arguments." -- Publisher description |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 432-452) and indexes |
| Subject |
Cognitive psychology.
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Constructivism (Education)
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Information literacy.
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Critical thinking.
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Knowledge, Theory of.
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| LC no. |
2002024594 |
| ISBN |
0805839658 (alkaline paper) |
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0805839666 (alkaline paper) |
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9780805839661 |
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