Problem Solving and Cognitive Skill Acquisition

Abstract

There has been a great deal of work in human problem solving since the landmark publication of Newell and Simon's Human Problem Solving in 1972. After reviewing the 1972 theory and the subsequent additions to it that model practice effects and expert-level problem solving, this tutorial presents 19 basic findings that seem to capture much of the recent experimental work in the field. (jg)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 22, 1988
Accession Number
ADA218905

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  • Kurt VanLehn

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  • Carnegie Mellon University

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