How physical interaction with insight problems affects solution rates, hint use, and cognitive load.
So‐called insight problems are widely studied because they tap into the creative thinking that is crucial for solving real problems. However, insight problems are typically presented in static formats (on paper, computer) that allow no physical interaction with the problem elements, whereas such an...
| Publicado en: | British Journal of Psychology Vol. 112; no. 1; pp. 120 - 144 |
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Wiley-Blackwell
Feb2021
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