1st Edition

Problem Solving and Intelligence

By Helga A. H. Rowe Copyright 1985
406 Pages
by Routledge

406 Pages
by Routledge

406 Pages
by Routledge

Originally published in 1985, Problem Solving and Intelligence was the result of the author’s efforts to understand the nature of human intelligence and the differences in the cognitive functioning of individuals which we observe again and again. The book contains two types of material. First it presents an overview of major contributions to the conceptualization and investigation of problem... Read more

Preface.  Part I: Frame of Reference  1. Preliminary Considerations  2. The Conceptualization and Measurement of Intelligence  3. Theoretical Frameworks of Problem Solving Research  4. The Implications of Previous Research and the Empirical Study  Part II: Methods and Organization of the Study  5. The Tasks and the Sample  6. The "Thinking Aloud" Methodology  7. The Development of a Classification System of Problem Solving Strategies  8. Definition of Terms and General Procedure of Data Collection and Analysis  Part III: Presentation of Results and Discussion of Findings  9. Global Observations Relating to the Outcome of Problem Solving Performance  10. Structural Components of the Problem Solving Process  11. The Utility of the Strategy Variables in the Identification of Individual and Group Differences  12. Contingencies and Interdependencies of Sequential Problem Solving Behaviors  Part IV: Conclusions  13. Conclusions and Implications.  References.  Appendixes.  Author Index.  Subject Index.

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Helga A. H. Rowe