#11143. When a spoon is not a spoon: Examining the role of executive function in young childrens divergent thinking
August 2026 | publication date |
Proposal available till | 19-05-2025 |
4 total number of authors per manuscript | 0 $ |
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Abstract:
Research with adults suggests that executive function (EF) might play a role in the development of divergent thinking, a key component of creativity, by helping children override canonical knowledge. This study aims to investigate this possibility on a sample of preschool-aged children.
Keywords:
Alternate uses task; Creativity; Divergent thinking; Early childhood; Executive function
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