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Direct linkRuggiero, Fabiana; Lavazza, Andrea; Vergari, Maurizio; Priori, Alberto; Ferrucci, Roberta – Creativity Research Journal, 2018
Creativity is the ability to come up with new and original solutions to problems. It is characterized along a dipole spectrum, with the opposing ends defined as convergent and divergent thinking. Previous studies have provided evidence that various cognitive functions and insight into non-verbal problems can be enhanced using non-invasive brain…
Descriptors: Creativity, Brain Hemisphere Functions, Lateral Dominance, Adults
Tucha, Lara; Tucha, Oliver; Sontag, Thomas A.; Stasik, Dorota; Laufkotter, Rainer; Lange, Klaus W. – Journal of Attention Disorders, 2011
Objective: Two studies were performed to assess both divergent and convergent thinking in adults with ADHD. Method: The first study compared the problem-solving abilities of healthy participants (N = 144) and unmedicated adults with ADHD (N = 144). In the second study, problem-solving abilities of adults with diagnosed ADHD (N = 22) were examined…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Convergent Thinking
Peer reviewedLong, Huey B.; And Others – Journal of Research and Development in Education, 1980
The cognition theories of Piaget as they apply to adults are examined in the light of new theories about the characteristics of formal reasoning abilities and their acquisition over a long life span. (JD)
Descriptors: Adults, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Style, Convergent Thinking
