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Jablin, Frederic M.; Seibold, David R. – Southern Speech Communication Journal, 1978
Examines brainstorming as an aid to creative group problem solving. Presents a history of its practice, a survey of empirical studies, and theoretical explanations for the superiority of individual over group brainstorming. (PD)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Communication (Thought Transfer), Creative Thinking, Group Discussion
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Allwood, Carl Martin – Cognitive Science: A Multidisciplinary Journal of Artificial Intelligence, Psychology and Language, 1984
Describes a study which analyzed problem solvers' error detection processes by instructing subjects to think aloud when solving statistical problems. Effects of evaluative episodes on error detection, detection of different error types, error detection processes per se, and relationship of error detection behavior to problem-solving proficiency…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Cognitive Style, Correlation, Error Patterns
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Feldhusen, John F.; Guthrie, Virginia A. – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1979
This paper reviews current models of problem solving to identify results relevant to teachers or instructional developers. Four areas are covered: information processing models, approaches stressing human abilities and factors, creative problem solving models, and other aspects of problem solving. Part of a theme issue on intelligence. (Author/SJL)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Behavioral Science Research, Cognitive Processes, Creative Thinking
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Iozzi, Louis A. – 1979
Research and theories by psychologists Jean Piaget, Lawrence Kohlberg, and Robert Selman on problem solving, decision making, moral development, and critical-thinking skills are reviewed. These theories and research are combined with the author's theories to develop an original decision-making model, namely, the socio-scientific model. The model…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Cognitive Development, Curriculum Development, Decision Making
Saks, Michael J. – 1978
Research in social psychology will be more useful to society if researchers incorporate evaluation research into their inquiries. Evaluation research is interpreted to include overall assessment of a program or project as well as methodological procedures used to assess implementation and outcome of social and cultural action programs.…
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Needs
LeCapitaine, John E. – 1975
This study was designed to determine the effectiveness of 18 selected lessons from Dupont's Toward Affective Development (TAD) program for creating an awareness in students of alternatives to psycho-social situations. Using a sample of 60 subjects randomly selected from 111 sixth-grade students in northwest Wisconsin, two experimental and two…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Behavioral Science Research, Conflict Resolution, Decision Making