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Smith, and Jyotsna Vaid are cognitive psychologists known for their research on creativity, problem solving, and mental representation.
Known for: Creativity and Cognition
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Creativity and Cognition
This edited volume explores the intersection of creativity and cognitive science, presenting research on how creative thought processes emerge, develop, and can be supported. It includes contributions from leading scholars in psychology, design, and computer science, examining topics such as problem solving, conceptual combination, and the cognitive mechanisms underlying innovation.
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From History to Theory: Grounding Creativity in Cognitive Science
Early research on creativity often resonated with mystery and myth. From the Romantic conception of the inspired genius to early twentieth-century personality studies, creativity was seen as an exceptional trait rather than an everyday capacity. Our field’s task was to bring this elusive phenomenon ...
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Conceptual Combination: The Birth of Novelty from Familiarity
Imagine combining two words—‘bird’ and ‘horse.’ Immediately, your mind creates something resembling a pegasus, a hybrid creature both impossible and yet vividly imaginable. This is conceptual combination at work, a process central to creative cognition. When we form new ideas, we rarely start from n...
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