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

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Psychology of Thinking

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