“Convergent” and “divergent” thinking represent two different ways of looking at the world. A convergent thinker sees a limited, predetermined number of options. By contrast, a divergent thinker is ...

The relationship between intelligence and creativity has long been debated and studied. One of the hallmark tests of "general intelligence" is the Raven's Progressive Matrices Test. This test gives ...

There is growing evidence that cognitive functions and, in particular, aspects of working memory are subject to regulatory influences of systemic gonadal steroids. Support for this view derives from ...

Certain meditation techniques can promote creative thinking. This is the outcome of a study by cognitive psychologists. Certain meditation techniques can promote creative thinking. This is the outcome ...

As a leader, much of your time is spent solving problems or helping a team work together to solve a problem. Whether you’re coming up with a new product, crafting the right pitch to a perspective ...

Divergent artists, on the other hand, offer the world cubist or impressionist views. They tape bananas to walls a la Maurizio Cattelan, whose radical, absurdist installation recently sold for $120,000 ...