The effect of stimulus modes and associative distance in individual creativity support systems

Individual creativity support systems (ICSS) have relied primarily on word stimuli for improving idea generation and creativity. However, there is evidence to suggest that combining word stimuli with picture stimuli may be more effective. A theoretical model for this combination, based on the dual c...

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Published in:Decision Support Systems 2000-08, Vol.29 (2), p.125-141
Main Author: Malaga, Ross A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Brainstorming
Creativity
Decision support systems
Decision support systems (DSS)
Human computer interaction (HCI)
Idea generation
Interface characteristics
Statistical analysis
Studies
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Summary:Individual creativity support systems (ICSS) have relied primarily on word stimuli for improving idea generation and creativity. However, there is evidence to suggest that combining word stimuli with picture stimuli may be more effective. A theoretical model for this combination, based on the dual coding theory and the theory of associative creativity, is presented. A laboratory experiment was conducted in order to validate the model. Picture and word stimuli were used to elicit ideas in response to a specific task. These stimuli were either closely or remotely associated with the problem task. The number of ideas generated and creativity of those ideas were analyzed. While the theoretical model has not enough support, the results indicate that the use of picture stimuli outperforms words for generating creative ideas. The implications of the results are discussed with regard to the design of future ICSS and future research directions.
ISSN:0167-9236
1873-5797
DOI:10.1016/S0167-9236(00)00067-1