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The cognitive network model of creativity: a new causal model of creativity and a new brainstorming technique
E.L. Santanen,Robert O. Briggs,G.-J. de Vreede +2 more
- Vol. 8, pp 7004-7004
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The Cognitive Network Model is proposed, a causal model of creative solution generation for problem solving domains that is grounded in mechanisms of human cognition which are hypothesized to exist within all individuals, regardless of their intelligence level, socio-economic status, or other variable, personal attributes.Abstract:
Creativity is a vital component of problem solving, yet despite decades of creativity research, many of the techniques for increasing creative production still lack compelling theoretical and causal foundations. This paper defines a Cognitive Network Model, a causal model of creative solution generation for problem solving domains. This model is grounded in mechanisms of human cognition which are hypothesized to exist within all individuals, regardless of their intelligence level, socio-economic status, or other variable, personal attributes. Guided by the model, we outline a new Group Support System (GSS) based technique called directed brainstorming. We propose the Cognitive Network Model is useful for explaining the effectiveness of existing creativity techniques, and may represent a basis from which new techniques and technologies for enhancing the creative output of problem-solvers can be developed.read more
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An Examination of the Impact of Stimuli Type and Gss Structure on Creativity: Brainstorming Versus Non-Brainstorming Techniques in a Gss Environment
TL;DR: Assumption Reversals produced the most, but less creative, ideas, possibly due to fragmentation of the group memory and cognitive inertia caused by lack of forced movement among dialogues.
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An Examination of the Impact of Stimuli Type and GSS Structure on Creativity: Brainstorming Versus Non-Brainstorming Techniques in a GSS Environment
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors compared Electronic Brainstorming (few rotating dialogues) with Assumption Reversals (many related stimuli, many named dialogues, free movement among dialogues).
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