1. Richard Griggs Psychology: A Concise Introduction, 3rd Edition
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Chapter 6: Thinking and Intelligence
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2. Chapter 6: Thinking and Intelligence
I. Problem Solving
A. Blocks to Problem Solving
1. Interpreting the Problem
2. Solving the Problem
B. Solution Strategies
1. The Anchoring and Adjustment Heuristic
2. Working Backward
3. Means-End Analysis

3. Chapter 6: Thinking and Intelligence
II. Thinking Under Uncertainty
A. Judging Probability
1. The Representativeness Heuristic
2. The Availability Heuristic
B. Hypothesis Testing
1. Confirmation Bias
Testing Medical Hypotheses

4. Chapter 6: Thinking and Intelligence
III. Intelligent Thinking
A. Intelligence Tests
1. The History of Intelligence Tests
2. Deviation IQ Scores
3. Reliability and Validity
B. Controversies About Intelligence
1. Theories of Intelligence
2. Nature Versus Nurture