Creativity and the Wandering Mind
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Creativity and the Wandering Mind

Spontaneous and Controlled Cognition

David D. Preiss, Diego Cosmelli, James C. Kaufman, David D. Preiss, Diego Cosmelli, James C. Kaufman

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Creativity and the Wandering Mind

Spontaneous and Controlled Cognition

David D. Preiss, Diego Cosmelli, James C. Kaufman, David D. Preiss, Diego Cosmelli, James C. Kaufman

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Creativity and the Wandering Mind: Spontaneous and Controlled Cognition summarizes research on the impact of mind wandering and cognitive control on creativity, including imagination, fantasy and play. Most coverage in this area has either focused on the negative consequences of mind wandering on focused problem solving or the positive effect of mindfulness, but not on the positive consequences of mind wandering. This volume bridges that gap. Research indicates that most people experience mind wandering during a large percentage of their waking time, and that it is a baseline default mode of brain function during the awake but resting state. This volume explores the different kinds of mind wandering and its positive impact on imagination, play, problem-solving, and creative production.

  • Discusses spontaneous and controlled processes in creativity
  • Examines the relationship between mind wandering, consciousness, and imagination
  • Reviews research on problem-solving, imagination, play, and learning
  • Highlights the positive impact of mind wandering on creative thought and output

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Publisher
Academic Press
Year
2020
ISBN
9780128166147
Topic
Psychology
Subtopic
History & Theory in Psychology
Index
Psychology

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    [author missing]. (2020). Creativity and the Wandering Mind ([edition missing]). Elsevier Science. Retrieved from https://www.perlego.com/book/1810358/creativity-and-the-wandering-mind-pdf (Original work published 2020)

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    [author missing]. (2020) 2020. Creativity and the Wandering Mind. [Edition missing]. Elsevier Science. https://www.perlego.com/book/1810358/creativity-and-the-wandering-mind-pdf.

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    [author missing] (2020) Creativity and the Wandering Mind. [edition missing]. Elsevier Science. Available at: https://www.perlego.com/book/1810358/creativity-and-the-wandering-mind-pdf (Accessed: 25 September 2021).

    MLA 7 Citation

    [author missing]. Creativity and the Wandering Mind. [edition missing]. Elsevier Science, 2020. Web. 25 Sept. 2021.