Cognitive Psychology In and Out of the Laboratory
Sixth Edition
Learning Objectives
- Define thinking, well-defined problems, and ill-defined problems
- Apply general, domain-independent techniques to classic problems
- Describe factors that impede problem solving
- Compare the differences between solving problems as a novice and as a subject matter expert
- Explain how the problem space hypothesis is used in problem solving
- Discuss the creation of expert systems and provide an example of such a system
- Analyze how unconscious processing and everyday mechanisms can explain creative insight
- Summarize various studies that demonstrate use of critical thinking