Ep.94. Is Creativity a Stable Trait of Defocused Attention?

"Variable Attention Facilitates Creative Problem Solving" by Oshin VartanianSummaryThis research paper explores the relationship between attention and creativity, challenging the traditional view that creativity stems from a consistently defocused state of mind. Instead, the author argues, and presents experimental evidence to support, the idea that creative individuals possess a flexible attentional control. This means they can adjust their focus of attention according to the demands of the task, employing a broad focus for ill-defined, ambiguous problems and a narrow focus for well-defined ones. This adaptability in attentional strategy is proposed as a key factor facilitating successful creative problem solving, allowing individuals to effectively navigate the changing nature of complex problems.

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