The cognitive psychology of planning

The Cognitive Psychology of Planning assesses recent advances in the scientific study of the cognitive processes involved in formulating, evaluating and selecting a sequence of thoughts and actions to achieve a goal. Approaches discussed range from those which look at planning in terms of problem-so...

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Other Authors: Morris, Robin, 1958- (-), Ward, Geoff, 1968-
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Hove, East Sussex ; New York : Psychology Press 2005.
Edition:1st ed
Series:Current issues in thinking & reasoning.
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Summary:The Cognitive Psychology of Planning assesses recent advances in the scientific study of the cognitive processes involved in formulating, evaluating and selecting a sequence of thoughts and actions to achieve a goal. Approaches discussed range from those which look at planning in terms of problem-solving behaviour to those which look at how we control thoughts and actions within the frameworks of attention, working memory or executive function. Topics covered include: simple to complex tasks, well- and ill-defined problems and the effects of age and focal brain damage on planning. Thi
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (257 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9781135425265
9781135425272
9781280100345
9780203493564