Cultural-Historical Psychology
2008. Vol. 4, no. 4, 34–47
ISSN: 1816-5435 / 2224-8935 (online)
Psychotechnical method for research on creative thinking
Abstract
The article presents method of psychotechnical study of thinking. While solving a creative task, the intellectual difficulties create frustration, "problem-personal situation" occurs. In order to resolve it combination of thinking activity and feelings directed at coping with affect disorganization of activity is needed. Theoretical model elaborated on two conceptual schemes is presented: analysis scheme of level-dynamic organization of creative thinking and scheme of consciousness operation modes. The experimentalist enters respondent's activity with the help of the following psychological methods: empathy, maieutique, and clarification. Results indicate that such complex psychotechnical support significantly enhances productivity of the thinking activity.
General Information
Keywords: thinking, feeling, creativity, consciousness, psychotechnics, psychotherapy, problem-personal situation
Journal rubric: Theory and Methodology
Article type: scientific article
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For citation: Vasilyuk, F.E., Zaretsky, V.K., Molostova, A.N. (2008). Psychotechnical method for research on creative thinking. Cultural-Historical Psychology, 4(4), 34–47. (In Russ.). URL: https://psyjournals.ru/en/journals/chp/archive/2008_n4/Vasiliuk (viewed: 05.12.2025)
© Vasilyuk F.E., Zaretsky V.K., Molostova A.N., 2008
License: CC BY-NC 4.0
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