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Causal analysis to enhance creative problem-solving : performance and effects on mental models
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Hester, Kimberly S., Robledo, Issac C., Barrett, Jamie D., Peterson, David R., Hougen, Dean P., Day, Eric A. and Mumford, Michael D. (2012) Causal analysis to enhance creative problem-solving : performance and effects on mental models. Creativity Research Journal, Volume 24 (Number 2-3). pp. 115-133. doi:10.1080/10400419.2012.677249 ISSN 1040-0419.
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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10400419.2012.677249
Abstract
In recent years, it has become apparent that knowledge is a critical component of creative thought. One form of knowledge that might be particularly important to creative thought relies on the mental models people employ to understand novel, ill-defined problems. In this study, undergraduates were given training in the use of causal relationships in applying mental models in creative problem-solving. A pre-post design was used to assess the effects of this training on mental models and creative problem-solving. It was found that causal analysis training resulted in the acquisition of better mental models (in terms of subjective and objective attributes) and better solutions (in terms of quality, originality, and elegance) to problems calling for creative thought among high-ability participants. The implications of these findings for understanding the role of mental models in creative problem-solving are discussed.
| Item Type: | Journal Article | ||||
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| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor | ||||
| Divisions: | Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School > Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Management Faculty of Social Sciences > Warwick Business School |
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| Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Problem solving, Creative ability in business | ||||
| Journal or Publication Title: | Creativity Research Journal | ||||
| Publisher: | Routledge | ||||
| ISSN: | 1040-0419 | ||||
| Official Date: | 8 June 2012 | ||||
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| Volume: | Volume 24 | ||||
| Number: | Number 2-3 | ||||
| Number of Pages: | 19 | ||||
| Page Range: | pp. 115-133 | ||||
| DOI: | 10.1080/10400419.2012.677249 | ||||
| Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||
| Publication Status: | Published | ||||
| Access rights to Published version: | Restricted or Subscription Access | ||||
| Funder: | National Science Foundation (U.S.) (NSF) | ||||
| Grant number: | IIS – 0852589 (NSF) |
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