Tools of Critical Thinking: Metathoughts for Psychology - Couverture souple

Levy, David A.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1577666291 ISBN 13 : 9781577666295

Editeur : Waveland Pr Inc, 2009

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Book by David A Levy

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Book Description :

This innovative text is designed to improve thinking skills through the application of "Metathoughts" (literally, thoughts about thought). Metathoughts arise from critical analysis of the way we think. These specialized tools and techniques are useful for approaching all forms of inquiry, study, and problem solving. Levy applies Metathoughts to many large issues in contemporary social and clinical psychology: defining psychological phenomena, recognizing the strengths and weaknesses in various schools of psychological thought, evaluating the usefulness of psychological theories, and improving cognitive processes to explore new avenues of insight. For each Metathought, Levy offers practical examples, illustrations, anecdotes, clinical vignettes, and contemporary social problems and issues.

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"A remarkable book which masterfully teaches how to make us better at solving problems, at understanding events, at making decisions, and even at being creative. Read, learn, and have a good time doing it." -Elizabeth F. Loftus, University of Washington

"Levy's style combines erudition with simplicity and earnestness with humor....The result is a clear and compelling book, accessible to lay persons and mental health professionals alike." -Thomas Szasz, University of New York at Syracuse

"David Levy's lucid and good-humored guide to thinking is impressive in its scope, practical in its applications, and involving in its pedagogy." -David G. Myers, Hope College

"David Levy has condensed both the widsom of the ages and the findings of contemporary psychological science into a manageable set of principles ("Metathoughts") that will notably improve the general quality of thought across the broad expanse of scholarly and scientific endeavor." -Robert C. Carson, Duke University

"Educators have criticized today's students for their poor reasoning skills and faulty problem-solving abilities. Levy's book will go considerable distance in closing these gaps by taking established scientific principles and making them accessible, useful, and entertaining!" -Shelley E. Taylor, University of California at Los Angeles

"This book is a wonderful addition to the bookshelf of anyone interested in thinking clearly....Students, writers, and instructors alike will find this a gold mine of ideas about precise and clear thinking." -Linda Riebel, Saybrook Institute

"...The finest book on critical thinking in the field." -L. Anne Peplau, University of California at Los Angeles

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Waveland Pr Inc
• Date d'édition: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1577666291
• ISBN 13: 9781577666295
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 298