Automated feedback and creativity: On the role of metacognitive monitoring in divergent thinking

de Chantal, P.-L., Organisciak, P.   Creativity can be seen as the interplay of various cognitive factors, such as associative, executive, and metacognitive processes. Here, we test the specific role of metacognitive monitoring and how external feedback can support creative ideation. In a series of three studies, we show the benefits of a novel automated […]
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Reasoning outside the box: Divergent thinking is related to logical reasoning

de Chantal, P.-L., Markovits, H.   When people reason, they do so in a way that suggests they are thinking beyond the premises and actively using background knowledge. This study explored the hypothesis that divergent thinking, a key component of creativity, is a unique predictive factor of logical reasoning. A total of 96 adults completed a divergent […]
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Evidence of User-Expert Gaps in Health App Ratings and Implications for Practice

de Chantal, P.-L., Chagnon, A., Cardinal, A., Faieta, J., Guertin, A.   Searching the commercial Google Play Store and App Store is one of the most common strategies for discovering mobile applications for digital health, both among consumers and healthcare professionals. However, several studies have suggested a possible mismatch between this strategy and the objective […]
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Reasoning strategies predict use of very fast logical reasoning

Markovits, H., de Chantal, P.-L., Brisson, J., Dubé, É., Thompson, V., Newman, I.   The dual strategy model proposes that people use one of two potential ways of processing information when making inferences. The statistical strategy generates a rapid probabilistic estimate based on associative access to a wide array of information, while the counterexample strategy […]
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The Semantic Retrieval Model and Divergent Thinking as Critical to Understanding Logical Reasoning in Children

Markovits, H., de Chantal, P.-L.   Logical reasoning is the ability to distinguish between possible and necessary conclusions. It is a vital component of mathematical and scientific reasoning, and it is also important for navigating the complexities of social and political life. This makes understanding how logical reasoning develops critically important both for theoretical and […]
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