Psychology 344 - Thinking

Institution:

Reed College

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Description:

Full course for one semester. We will survey classic and current research on thinking. How (and how well) do we think and reason How do we solve problems or make decisions Can the productivity or creativity of our thinking be improved This course will examine cognitive psychology's answers to these questions. We will also consider the relation between decision-making and rationality, and the prospects for rational thinking (or thinking of any sort) in computers. Prerequisites: Psychology 121, 122, and 366 or consent of the instructor. Conference.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.reed.edu

Phone Number:

(503) 771-1112

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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