Moment of Truth: Why Aha! Experiences are Correct |
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| Authors: | Amory H Danek Carola Salvi |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Psychology, University of Illinois at Chicago;2. Northwestern University |
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| Abstract: | Having a sudden insight is often associated with inherent confidence, enough for Archimedes to run naked through the streets shouting “Eureka!”. Recent evidence demonstrates that public displays of enthusiasm, such as the ancient polymath's, are actually supported by a higher likelihood of being correct. |
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| Keywords: | insight creativity problem-solving Aha! experience confidence |
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