
- 640 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
This best-selling textbook, written by award-winning educator and past president of the American Psychological Association, Diane F. Halpern, applies theory and research from the learning sciences to teach students the thinking skills they need to succeed in today's world. This new edition retains features from earlier editions that have helped its readers become better thinkers. A rigorous academic grounding based in cognitive psychology is presented in a clear writing style with a humorous tone and supported by numerous practical examples and anecdotes.
Thought and Knowledge, Fifth Edition has been revised to help students meet the challenges of a global neighborhood and make meaningful conclusions from the overwhelming quantity of information now available at the click of a mouse. The skills learned with this text will help students learn more efficiently, research more productively, and present logical, informed arguments.
Thought and Knowledge, Fifth Edition is appropriate for use as a textbook in critical thinking courses offered in departments of psychology, philosophy, English, humanities, or as a supplement in any course where critical thinking is emphasized.
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Preface to the Fifth Edition
- Table of Contents
- CHAPTER 1 THINKING: AN INTRODUCTION
- CHAPTER 2 THINKING STARTS HERE: MEMORY AS THE MEDIATOR OF COGNITIVE PROCESSES
- CHAPTER 3 THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THOUGHT AND LANGUAGE
- CHAPTER 4 REASONING: DRAWING DEDUCTIVELY VALID CONCLUSIONS
- CHAPTER 5 ANALYZING ARGUMENTS
- CHAPTER 6 THINKING AS HYPOTHESIS TESTING
- CHAPTER 7 LIKELIHOOD AND UNCERTAINTY: UNDERSTANDING PROBABILITIES
- CHAPTER 8 DECISION MAKING: IT IS A MATTER OF CHOICE
- CHAPTER 9 DEVELOPMENT OF PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS
- CHAPTER 10 CREATIVE THINKING
- CHAPTER 11 THE LAST WORD
- Appendix: List of Critical Thinking Skills
- Bibliography
- Index