Cognitive Psychology of Creativity - by Matilda Cagny (Hardcover)

About the Book

Cognitive psychology enquires into how the mind processes information, solves problems, and generates ideas. Creativity is the ability to produce novel and valuable ideas or solutions. Cognitive psychology provides insights into the underlying mechanisms of creativity, shedding light on how cognitive processes such as perception, memory, attention, and reasoning contribute to creative thinking. Understanding these cognitive processes allows researchers to explore strategies for enhancing creativity, such as divergent thinking techniques and overcoming cognitive biases. Cognitive psychology examines the role of various factors, such as expertise, motivation, and environmental influences, in fostering creativity. By investigating how these factors interact with cognitive processes, psychologists can offer practical recommendations for optimizing creative environments and nurturing creativity in individuals. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of cognitive psychology. It brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of the subject. For someone with an interest and eye for detail, this book covers the most significant topics in the field of cognitive psychology.

Book Synopsis

Cognitive psychology enquires into how the mind processes information, solves problems, and generates ideas. Creativity is the ability to produce novel and valuable ideas or solutions. Cognitive psychology provides insights into the underlying mechanisms of creativity, shedding light on how cognitive processes such as perception, memory, attention, and reasoning contribute to creative thinking. Understanding these cognitive processes allows researchers to explore strategies for enhancing creativity, such as divergent thinking techniques and overcoming cognitive biases. Cognitive psychology examines the role of various factors, such as expertise, motivation, and environmental influences, in fostering creativity. By investigating how these factors interact with cognitive processes, psychologists can offer practical recommendations for optimizing creative environments and nurturing creativity in individuals. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of cognitive psychology. It brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of the subject. For someone with an interest and eye for detail, this book covers the most significant topics in the field of cognitive psychology.