Focusing on individual differences in thinking and reasoning, this volume examines extensive research to address the debate surrounding human rationality. It provides insights into how cognitive variations influence reasoning processes, making it a valuable resource for cognitive scientists and educators interested in understanding the complexities of human thought.
How to assess critical aspects of cognitive functioning that are not measured by IQ tests: rational thinking skills.
"An examination of a common, but underappreciated cognitive bias that permeates our social and political worlds, written by a leading researcher in the field of rationality"-- Provided by publisher
Critics of intelligence tests have argued that these tests neglect important qualities such as emotion, empathy, and interpersonal skills. However, such critiques imply that though intelligence tests may miss certain key noncognitive areas, they encompass most of what is important in the cognitive domain. This book challenges this assumption.
Keith Stanovich's widely used and highly acclaimed book helps students become more discriminating consumers of psychological information, helping them recognize pseudoscience and be able to distinguish it from true psychological research. Stanovich helps instructors teach critical thinking skills within the rich context of psychology. It is the leading text of its kind. How to Think Straight About Psychology says about the discipline of psychology what many instructors would like to say but haven't found a way to. That is one reason adopters have called it an instructor's dream text and often comment I wish I had written it. It tells my students just what I want them to hear about psychology.