Convergent thinking. When we want to solve a problem, we tend to look for useful facts to guide us to the correct answer. This type of thinking works well when the problem i...
Research found that divergent thinking is linked to playfulness and creativity.
Children who play more tend to display curiosity, persistence, nonconformity, and a willingness to take risks. These are important characteristics for innovative solutions.
Humans are not very good at self-evaluation and may be unaware of how ignorant they are. This psychological deficiency is known as the Dunning-Kruger Effect, where an illu...
Optimism Bias is when we are sure about the success of a certain project or venture and do not take into account the scenarios of failure.
Temporal Discounting is a cognitive error where we make decisions taking into account the present condition, and not bothering about any future consequences.