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by Jonathan Bettle, Ronald A. Finke. 224 pgs.

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Contributors:

   Jonathan Bettle, Ronald A. Finke

Publisher:

   Lawrence Erlbaum Associates

Place of Publication:

  Mahwah, NJ  

Publication Year:

  1996
Subjects:   Human Information Processing, Thought And Thinking, Cognitive Styles
Table of contents
Contents
Preface vii
1 Introduction 1
2 Major Characteristics of Chaotic Cognition 21
3 Primary Benefits of Chaotic Cognition 44
4 Basic Techniques of Chaotic Cognition 65
5 Strategic Applications 87
6 Interpersonal Applications 109
7 Survival Applications 132
8 Limitations of Chaotic Cognition 150
9 Stylistic Convergence 168
10 Chaotic Implications 184
References 201
Author Index 207
Subject Index 211
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