Thinking styles
Robert J. Sternberg
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Thinking styles
Published
January 1999
Publisher
Ediciones Paidos Iberica
Pages
240
ISBN-13
9788449306440
ISBN-10
8449306442
Description
Publisher description: In our society, the recognition of talent depends largely on idealized and entrenched perceptions of academic achievement and job performance. Thinking Styles bucks this trend by emphasizing the method of our thought rather than its content. Psychologist Robert Sternberg argues that ability often goes unappreciated and uncultivated not because of lack of talent, but because of conflicting styles of thinking and learning. Using a variety of examples that range from scientific studies to personal anecdotes, Sternberg presents a theory of thinking styles that aims to explain why aptitude tests, school grades, and classroom performance often fail to identify real ability. He believes that criteria for intelligence in both school and the workplace are unfortunately based on the ability to conform rather than learn. He takes the theory a step further by stating that 'achievement' can be a result of the compatibility of personal and institutional thinking styles, and 'failure' is too often the result of a conflict of thinking styles, rather than a lack of intelligence or aptitude. Sternberg bases his theory on hard scientific data, yet presents a work that remains highly accessible.
Subjects
Die Verkettung der Dinge
Die zeitgenössischen Denkmethoden
La génesis y el desarrollo de un hecho científico
Jak postae ta rozvyvaet'sja naukovyj fakt
Mind shapes
Thinking styles
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Thinking styles?
This edition of Thinking styles has approximately 240 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Thinking styles?
For most readers, Thinking styles typically takes between 5h 0m and 3h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 60,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 60,000 words
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What is the word count of Thinking styles?
The estimated word count for Thinking styles is approximately 60,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Thinking styles?
Thinking styles was written by Robert J. Sternberg.
When was Thinking styles published?
The publication date for this specific edition is January 1999. The original work may have been published on a different date.