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Individual differences in problem solving via insight

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The purpose of the present work was to identify general problem solving skills that underlie the production of insight. One hundred and eighteen participants completed insight problems, analogies, series-completion problems and the Remote Associates Test. Scores on all measures were related to performance on the insight problems (Pearson r's ranged from .31 to .47, p < .008). These findings are consistent with the notion that the abilities to apprehend relations and fluency of thought are involved in insightful problem solving.

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Ansburg, P.I. Individual differences in problem solving via insight. Curr Psychol 19, 143–146 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-000-1011-y

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