Problem-Solving Processes in Humans and Computers
Theory and Research in Psychology and Artificial Intelligence
Published on 30. December 2001
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-0-275-97087-1 (ISBN)
Description
Wagman gives a broad, structured, and detailed account of advancing intellectual developments in both psychological and computational theories of the nature of problem- solving. Known for originating the PLATO computer-based Dilemma Counseling System, psychologist Wagman is the author of 17 books, including Scientific Discovery Processes in Humans and Computers (Praeger, 2000).
In this book, Professor Emeritus Morton Wagman gives a broad, structured, and detailed account of advancing intellectual developments in both psychological and computational theories of the nature of problem solving. Known for originating the PLATO computer-based Dilemma Counseling System, psychologist Wagman is the author of 17 books, including Scientific Discovery Processes in Humans and Computers, (Praeger, 2000)
Of special interest to readers will be Wagman's conclusion that artificial intelligence problem-solving systems are deepening and broadening theories of human problem solving from scientific to everyday approaches. Scholars and professionals in psychology, artificial intelligence, and cognitive science will consider this a volume a valuable addition to their collections.
In this book, Professor Emeritus Morton Wagman gives a broad, structured, and detailed account of advancing intellectual developments in both psychological and computational theories of the nature of problem solving. Known for originating the PLATO computer-based Dilemma Counseling System, psychologist Wagman is the author of 17 books, including Scientific Discovery Processes in Humans and Computers, (Praeger, 2000)
Of special interest to readers will be Wagman's conclusion that artificial intelligence problem-solving systems are deepening and broadening theories of human problem solving from scientific to everyday approaches. Scholars and professionals in psychology, artificial intelligence, and cognitive science will consider this a volume a valuable addition to their collections.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
546 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-275-97087-1 (9780275970871)
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MORTON WAGMAN is a Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. The author of 17 books, his most recent works include Historical Dictionary of Quotations in Cognitive Science, (Greenwood, 2000) and Scientific Discovery Processes in Humans and Computers (Praeger, 2000).
Content
Preface The General Nature of Problem Solving Human Problem Solving and Problem Solving Systems Representation in Human and Computer Scientific Discovery Intuitive Everyday Problem Solving Insightful Problem Solving Problem Solving Intuition in the Context of Discovery Problem Solving and Rediscovery in Molecular Genetics Problem Solving in the Rediscovery of Cantorian and Godelian Mathematics Artificial Intelligence Discovery Systems Artificial Intelligence Discovery in Chemistry Artificial Intelligence Discovery in Particle Physics General Conclusions The Generality of Scientific Model Building Conclusions Appendix Bibliography Author Index Subject Index