The history of complex problem solving

Complex problem solving (CPS) is about reaching one’s goals taking into account a large number of highly interrelated aspects. CPS has a rich history in experimental and psychometric research. The chapter highlights some of the most important findings of this research and shows its relatio...

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Main Authors: Fischer, Andreas (Author) , Greiff, Samuel (Author) , Funke, Joachim (Author)
Format: Chapter/Article
Language:English
Published: 11 April 2017
In: The nature of problem solving
Year: 2017, Pages: 107-121
DOI:10.1787/9789264273955-9-en
Online Access:Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: http://dx.doi.org/10.1787/9789264273955-9-en
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Author Notes:by Andreas Fischer (Forschungsinstitut Betriebliche Bildung (f-bb), Nuremberg, Germany), Samuel Greiff (Maison des Sciences Humaines, Université du Luxembourg, Luxembourg) and Joachim Funke (Department of Psychology, Heidelberg University, Germany)
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Summary:Complex problem solving (CPS) is about reaching one’s goals taking into account a large number of highly interrelated aspects. CPS has a rich history in experimental and psychometric research. The chapter highlights some of the most important findings of this research and shows its relationship to interactive problem solving. More specifically, it 1) characterises typical human strategies and shortcomings in coping with complex problems; 2) summarises some of the most influential theories on cognitive aspects of CPS; and 3) outlines the history of including CPS skills and competency in assessment contexts. The last section summarises the current state of play and points out some trends for future research.
Item Description:Gesehen am 12.06.2017
Physical Description:Online Resource
ISBN:9789264273955
DOI:10.1787/9789264273955-9-en