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How do scientists think? Contributions toward a cognitive science of science
Topics in Cognitive Science (00):1-27 (2024)
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In this article, I discuss and demonstrate how research into real‐world scientific problem‐solving provides a novel window on the mind and insight into the human capacity to design and utilize resource rich environments at the highly creative end of the cognitive spectrum.Author's Profile
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