De Mello, George. Español contemporáneo. New York: Harper &amp; Row, 1974. Pp. X 369

Rugg, Evelyn

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“…The main debate between different theories is about whether during an incubation period unconscious processes contribute to creative thinking ( unconscious work theory ), or whether it is merely the absence of conscious thought that drives creativity ( conscious work theory ). Historically, incubation effects refer to the idea that setting a problem aside for a while helps creative thought and problem solving as unconscious processes are working on the problem while the individual is not consciously thinking about the problem (see Wallas, 1926, as well as, e.g., Hadamard, 1945; Kris, 1952; Rugg, 1963; Kubie, 1985). That is, the unconscious actively thinks and contributes to solving a problem (see also Koestler, 1964; Claxton, 1997).…”

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Creativityâ€”the unconscious foundations of the incubation period

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Dijksterhuis

2014

Front. Hum. Neurosci.

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Creativity is one of the most important assets we have to navigate through the fast changing world of the 21st century. Anecdotal accounts of creative individuals suggest that oftentimes, creative discoveries result from a process whereby initial conscious thought is followed by a period during which one refrains from task-related conscious thought. For example, one may spend an embarrassing amount of time thinking about a problem when the solution suddenly pops into consciousness while taking a shower. Not only creative individuals but also traditional theories of creativity have put a lot of emphasis on this incubation stage in creative thinking. The aim of the present article is twofold. First, an overview of the domain of incubation and creativity is provided by reviewing and discussing studies on incubation, mind-wandering, and sleep. Second, the causes of incubation effects are discussed. Previously, little attention has been paid to the causes of incubation effects and most findings do not really speak to whether the effects should be explained by unconscious processes or merely by consequences of a period of distraction. In the latter case, there is no need to assume active unconscious processes. The findings discussed in the current article support the idea that it is not merely the absence of conscious thought that drives incubation effects, but that during an incubation period unconscious processes contribute to creative thinking. Finally, practical implications and directions for future research will be discussed.

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Creativityâ€”the unconscious foundations of the incubation period

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2014

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“…"Centering," in contrast to more active forms of movement, initiates a threshold state wherein conscious and unconscious meet in which "gesture as felt thought" (Rugg, 1963) triggers awareness of transformational or "healing" imagery. These images are experienced as spontaneous and powerful manifestations of the "Self" (Jung, 1956).…”

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“…Rugg (1963) defined these movements as motor attitudes which give rise to feelings. I refer to incipient body movements which occur in the receptive mode as "internal-intrapsychic movements."…”

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Imagery

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All rights reserved No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopYing, rnicrofilming, recording, or otherwise, without written perrnission from the Publisher v PREFACE interest. Witness the 350 members of AASMI. Witness the 50 presenters at the first convention of the Study of Mental Imagery.This volume of ~he proceedings of the convention held in Los Angeles in June of 1979 contains emphasis on the theoretical dimensions of imagery and its many applications.The book is organized into several sections. The first section contains papers related to the theoretical understanding of the nature of imagery. The second section is devoted to studies and explorations in Psycho-Imagination Therapy. The third section relates to studies of the use of imagery in movement and art therapy, and the fourth section deals with studies of guided imagery and fantasy. The last section deals with the applications of imagery to various aspects of psychological life.

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De Mello, George. Español contemporáneo. New York: Harper & Row, 1974. Pp. X 369

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