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PSY 128 - Thinking and Problem Solving

Psychological and Brain Sciences College of Letters and Science

Full Course Title

Thinking and Problem Solving

Instructor Name(s)

Hegarty, Mayer

Course Description

An overview of theory and research in thinking and problem solving in humans, examining the nature of human thought processes. Topics may include: creative problem solving, reasoning, decision making, computer simulation of thinking, meaningful learning, intelligence, expertise, mathematical thinking, and spatial thinking.

Unit Value

4

Maximum number of times course can be repeated for additional credit

0

Maximum Units

4

Prerequisites

Open to Psychological & Brain Sciences, Biopsychology, and Interdisciplinary Studies majors only.