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Rational Problem Solving

Rational Problem Solving is a cognitive process within the domain of convergent thinking that systematically applies logical analysis and rule-based reasoning to identify the single optimal solution to a well-defined problem.

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2017–2026

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Individual differences in intuitive–experiential and analytical–rational thinking styles.

Seymour Epstein, Rosemary Pacini, Veronika Denes-Raj et al. · Journal of Personality and Social Psychology · 1996 · 1.6K citations

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Individual differences in rational thought.

Keith E. Stanovich, Richard F. West · Journal of Experimental Psychology General · 1998 · 775 citations

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Design Problems and Design Paradoxes

Kees Dorst · Design Issues · 2006 · 395 citations · Full text

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Rationality and Intelligence

Jonathan St. B. T. Evans, Jonathan Baron · British Journal of Educational Studies · 1987 · 373 citations

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A Comparison of Individuals and Small Groups in the Rational Solution of Complex Problems

Marjorie E. Shaw · The American Journal of Psychology · 1932 · 358 citations

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Authors

188

  1. TJ
    Thomas J. D’Zurilla

    Stony Brook University, United States

    4 publications · 498 citations

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  2. EC
    Edward C. Chang

    University of Michigan, United States

    4 publications · 453 citations

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  3. KE
    Keith E. Stanovich

    University of Toronto, Canada

    4 publications · 979 citations

    4

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  4. CM
    Christine Maguth Nezu

    Drexel University, United States

    3 publications · 72 citations

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  5. NM
    Nicholas Maxwell

    University College London, United Kingdom

    3 publications · 108 citations

    3

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Institutions

109

  1. Stony Brook University

    Stony Brook, United States

    4 h-index

    6 publications

    768 citations

  2. State University of New York

    Albany, United States

    3 h-index

    5 publications

    613 citations

  3. The University of Melbourne

    Melbourne, Australia

    3 h-index

    3 publications

    50 citations

  4. Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

    3 h-index

    4 publications

    219 citations

  5. Drexel University

    Philadelphia, United States

    3 h-index

    7 publications

    176 citations

  6. University of Alabama

    Tuscaloosa, United States

    2 h-index

    4 publications

    108 citations

  7. Princeton University

    Princeton, United States

    2 h-index

    2 publications

    74 citations

  8. King's College London

    London, United Kingdom

    2 h-index

    7 publications

    228 citations

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Venues

  1. Journal of Clinical Psychology

    4 publications · 389 citations

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  2. California Law Review

    2 publications · 32 citations

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  3. Philosophy and Phenomenological Research

    PPR · 2 publications · 74 citations

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  4. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology

    2 publications · 183 citations

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  5. Analysis

    2 publications · 38 citations

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