Methods Of Thought

Author : Elizabeth Newton,Maxwell Roberts
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2004-06-02
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781135424077

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Methods of Thought by Elizabeth Newton,Maxwell Roberts Pdf

How do people make inferences? How do their reasoning processes differ and why? Methods of Thought attempts to answer these questions by looking in detail at the different reasoning strategies people apply, how these are acquired, how they are selected and how use of these strategies is influenced by individual and task properties. Focusing on empirical data and research into deductive reasoning tasks, this book summarizes current trends in the field and helps us to understand how individual differences in reasoning impact on other studies of higher cognitive abilities in humans. Contributors include researchers who have shown that people make deductions by using a variety of strategies, and others who have found that deductive reasoning problems provide a useful test-bed for investigating general theories of strategy development. Together, it is shown that these general theories derived from other domains have important implications for deductive reasoning, and also that findings by reasoning researchers have wider consequences for general theories of strategy development. This book will be of interest to anyone studying or working in the fields of reasoning, problem solving, and cognitive development, as well as cognitive science in general.

Author : F. Zwicky,A. G. Wilson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9783642876172

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New Methods of Thought and Procedure by F. Zwicky,A. G. Wilson Pdf

Sponsored by the Office for Industrial Associates of the California Institute of Technology and the Society for Morphological Research, Pasadena, California, May 22-24, 1967

Author : J.M. Bochenski
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789401035781

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The Methods of Contemporary Thought by J.M. Bochenski Pdf

Professor Bochenski, as he himself points out in the prologue, is a logician; he is best known in England and the United States for his work in the history of logic, and more recently in Soviet and East European philosophy. But he has taught philosophy for many years - in Rome, in Switzerland, and on a number of visits to the United States - and in this book provides an elementary introduction to contemporary work in the field. As a means to this end he has chosen to deal with four alternative methods employed by philosophers in the twentieth century. Philosophical methodology has not attracted much attention, in English speaking circles, as a distinct branch of the discipline of philosophy; the term "methodologist", if used at all, would ordinarily be taken to refer to somebody concerned with scientific rather than philosophical method. When, therefore, Professor Bochenski refers, as he frequently does, to "contemporary methodologists", meaning people who debate the re spective merits of phenomenology and mathematical logic as ways of approaching the world, the phrase has an odd ring. But philosophical methodology really makes a great deal more sense than scientific method ology. In science methodology is almost superfluous; given all the avail able information and a reasonably clear idea of what is wanted, there is usually not much ambiguity as to the means of getting it, or not much that could be resolved by mere argument.

Author : John Levi Martin
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2017-02-08
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780226431727

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Thinking Through Methods by John Levi Martin Pdf

Sharpen your tools -- How to formulate a question -- How do you choose a site? -- Talking to people -- Hanging out -- Ethics in research -- Comparing -- Dealing with documents -- Interpreting it and writing it up

Author : Osama A. Hashmi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2016-03-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0997358718

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Innovation Thinking Methods for the Modern Entrepreneur by Osama A. Hashmi Pdf

In this book, the author, an award-winning tech CEO, introduces a reliable, easy way of finding substantially innovative business solutions called "innovation-thinking." Based on simple methods he's used over 15 yrs to unlock strong innovation cultures in his tech companies, these methods can let anyone, in any team, think like a product visionary

Author : Catherine Dawson
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-08
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781473987401

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100 Activities for Teaching Research Methods by Catherine Dawson Pdf

A sourcebook of exercises, games, scenarios and role plays, this practical, user-friendly guide provides a complete and valuable resource for research methods tutors, teachers and lecturers. Developed to complement and enhance existing course materials, the 100 ready-to-use activities encourage innovative and engaging classroom practice in seven areas: finding and using sources of information planning a research project conducting research using and analyzing data disseminating results acting ethically developing deeper research skills. Each of the activities is divided into a section on tutor notes and student handouts. Tutor notes contain clear guidance about the purpose, level and type of activity, along with a range of discussion notes that signpost key issues and research insights. Important terms, related activities and further reading suggestions are also included. Not only does the A4 format make the student handouts easy to photocopy, they are also available to download and print directly from the book’s companion website for easy distribution in class.

Author : David R. Olson,Nancy Torrance
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1996-09-28
Category : Education
ISBN : 0521566444

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Modes of Thought by David R. Olson,Nancy Torrance Pdf

Modes of Thought addresses a topic of broad interest to the cognitive sciences. Its central focus is on the apparent contrast between the widely assumed 'psychological unity of mankind' and the facts of cognitive pluralism, the diverse ways in which people think and the developmental, cultural, technological and institutional factors which contribute to that diversity. Whether described in terms of modes of thought, cognitive styles, or sensibilities, the diversity of patterns of rationality to be found between cultures, in different historical periods, between individuals at different stages of development remains a central problem for a cultural psychology. Modes of Thought brings together anthropologists, historians, psychologists and educational theorists who manage to recognise the universality in thinking and yet acknowledge the cultural, historical and developmental contexts in which differences arise.

Author : Edward De Bono
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Creative thinking
ISBN : 0141037555

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Six Thinking Hats by Edward De Bono Pdf

Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats is the groundbreaking psychology manual that has inspired organisations and individuals all over the world. De Bono's innovative guide divides the process of thinking into six parts, symbolized by the six hats, and shows how the hats can dramatically transform the effectiveness of meetings and discussions. This is a book to open your mind, unleash your creativity and change the way you think about thinking.

Author : Edwin Arthur Burtt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 786 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1946
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : UOM:39015074761514

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Right Thinking by Edwin Arthur Burtt Pdf

Author : Christopher Daly
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2010-07-20
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781551119342

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An Introduction to Philosophical Methods by Christopher Daly Pdf

An Introduction to Philosophical Methods is the first book to survey the various methods that philosophers use to support their views. Rigorous yet accessible, the book introduces and illustrates the methodological considerations that are involved in current philosophical debates. Where there is controversy, the book presents the case for each side, but highlights where the key difficulties with them lie. While eminently student-friendly, the book makes an important contribution to the debate regarding the acceptability of the various philosophical methods, and so it will also be of interest to more experienced philosophers.

Author : Michel Fayol,M. Denis Alamargot,Virginia Berninger
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2012-05-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781136496707

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Translation of Thought to Written Text While Composing by Michel Fayol,M. Denis Alamargot,Virginia Berninger Pdf

Translation of cognitive representations into written language is one of the most important processes in writing. This volume provides a long-awaited updated overview of the field. The contributors discuss each of the commonly used research methods for studying translation; theorize about the nature of the cognitive and language representations and cognitive/linguistic transformation mechanisms involved in translation during writing; and make the case that translation is a higher-order executive function that is fundamental to the writing process. The book also reviews the application of research to practice -- that is, the translation of the research findings in education and the work-world for individuals who interact with others using written language to communicate ideas. This volume provides a rich resource for student, theorists, and empirical researchers in cognitive psychology, linguistics, and education; and teachers and clinicians who can use the research in their work.

Author : Amin Ghaziani,Matt Brim
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781479884087

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Imagining Queer Methods by Amin Ghaziani,Matt Brim Pdf

Reimagines the field of queer studies by asking “How do we do queer theory?” Imagining Queer Methods showcases the methodological renaissance unfolding in queer scholarship. This volume brings together emerging and esteemed researchers from all corners of the academy who are defining new directions for the field. From critical race studies, history, journalism, lesbian feminist studies, literature, media studies, and performance studies to anthropology, education, psychology, sociology, and urban planning, this impressive interdisciplinary collection covers topics such as humanistic approaches to reading, theorizing, and interpreting, as well as scientific appeals to measurement, modeling, sampling, and statistics. By bringing together these diverse voices into an unprecedented single volume, Amin Ghaziani and Matt Brim inspire us with innovative ways of thinking about methods and methodologies in queer studies.

Author : Robert Jay Lifton
Publisher : UNC Press Books
Page : 525 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780807882887

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Thought Reform and the Psychology of Totalism by Robert Jay Lifton Pdf

Informed by Erik Erikson's concept of the formation of ego identity, this book, which first appreared in 1961, is an analysis of the experiences of fifteen Chinese citizens and twenty-five Westerners who underwent "brainwashing" by the Communist Chinese government. Robert Lifton constructs these case histories through personal interviews and outlines a thematic pattern of death and rebirth, accompanied by feelings of guilt, that characterizes the process of "thought reform." In a new preface, Lifton addresses the implications of his model for the study of American religious cults.

Author : James Alexander McLellan,John Dewey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Arithmetic
ISBN : NYPL:33433069094898

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The Psychology of Number and Its Applications to Methods of Teaching Arithmetic by James Alexander McLellan,John Dewey Pdf

Author : Robert J. Sternberg,Edward E. Smith
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1988-02-26
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0521311152

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The Psychology of Human Thought by Robert J. Sternberg,Edward E. Smith Pdf