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psychology of thinking

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Decks in this class (14)

Chapter 1: Introduction
What is thinking,
Theoretical approaches to thinking 3,
Gestalt approach
20  cards
Chapter 2: Similarity
Theories of similarity 4,
Geometric model,
City block geometric model
11  cards
Chapter 3: Memory
How does memory influence thinking,
Availability heuristic,
Representativeness heuristic
29  cards
Chapter 4: Concepts & Categories
Concepts,
Categories,
Behaviour equivalence class
18  cards
Chapter 5: Thought & Language
Hockett s 13 design features,
Vocal auditory channel,
Broadcast transmission directiona...
21  cards
Chapter 6: Induction
Inductive thinking,
Induction,
Hume
16  cards
Chapter 7: Deductive Reasoning
Valid argument,
Sound argument,
Mary henle study
16  cards
Chapter 7: Causal Reasoning
Cue contingency,
Temporal congruity,
Delta rule equation meaning
3  cards
Chapter 8: Context, Motivation & Mood
Regulatory focus,
Approach goals regulatory focus,
Avoidance goals
15  cards
Chapter 9: Probability
Baron s 3 kinds of probability,
Frequency baron,
Logical baron
12  cards
Chapter 9: Decision Making
Rational decisions normative model,
Expected value,
Framing effects
12  cards
Chapter 10: Problem Solving
5 parts of a problem,
Initial current state,
Goal state
15  cards
Chapter 10: Creativity
Unusual uses task,
Remote associate test rat,
Torrance tests
12  cards
Chapter 11: Expertise
Experts cognition,
Experts perception,
Experts categorization
13  cards

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