Either here or there: exploring conceptual distance using a novel clock face paradigm in a creative problem solving task

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Vernon, D. and Hocking, I. 2016. Either here or there: exploring conceptual distance using a novel clock face paradigm in a creative problem solving task.
AuthorsVernon, D. and Hocking, I.
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Compared conceptually near vs. far cues on a creative problem solving task.
Group of 171 randomly allocated to 3 groups, 2 experimental groups used near and far cues (counterbalanced), 1 control group.
Given 2 problems and asked to come up with solutions in set time.
Measured fluency, quality, flexibility and originality.
Overall, controls performed better than those given cues.
Does giving cues constrain the idea generation process?

Year2016
ConferenceAPA Annual Convention
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Accepted04 Aug 2016
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