Reasoning, Judging, Deciding: The Science of Thinking

Reasoning, Judging, Deciding: The Science of Thinking
ISBN-10
1529776139
ISBN-13
9781529776133
Category
Psychology
Pages
432
Language
English
Published
2021-11-27
Publisher
SAGE
Authors
Colin Wastell, Stephanie Howarth

Description

Are humans effective thinkers? How do we decide what is right? Can we avoid being duped by fake news? Thinking and Reasoning is the study of how humans think; exploring rationality, decision making and judgment within all contexts of life. With contemporary case studies and reflective questions to develop your understanding of key dilemmas, this book covers the fundamentals of the science behind thinking, reasoning, and decision-making, making it essential reading for any student of Thinking and Reasoning. From heuristic biases to the cognitive science of religion, and from artificial intelligence to conspiracy theories, Wastell & Howarth′s text clearly and comprehensibly introduces you to the core theories of thinking, leaving no stone unturned, before showing you how to apply theory to practice. ′The unique selling point of the book is the inclusion of current topics and recent developments, a very good structure and it approaches the field from a very wide angle.′

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