Expertise and Creativity in Psychology

These flashcards cover key concepts related to expertise and creativity as discussed in the lecture notes.

Expertise

The possession of extensive knowledge and skill in a particular area.

Logistical Reasoning

The process of using logical steps to evaluate a statement or hypothesis.

Confirmatory Bias

The tendency to search for, interpret, or remember information in a way that confirms one's preconceptions.

Pragmatic Reasoning Schemata

Mental structures used to evaluate practical situations that include concepts like permission and obligation.

Automated Basic Strokes

Well-practiced behaviors that require less cognitive capacity to perform.

Expertise Blindness

A condition where experts misjudge or fail to perceive timeframes or representations related to novices.

Domain Limitation

The phenomenon where expertise does not transfer across different domains or categories.

Deliberate Practice

A focused form of practice that is specifically designed to enhance performance and understanding.

Creative Problem-Solving

The process of generating innovative ideas or solutions by making new connections between existing concepts.

Preinventive Form

Initial concepts or ideas generated during the brainstorming phase of creative development.