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Clarifying what forward flow is (and isn't): Reply to Rossiter (2020).
Yoed N Kenett1, Stephen Anderson2, Eric Chen3
1Department of Psychology.
The American Psychologist
|July 17, 2020
Summary
Forward flow, a novel measure of free thought, is defended against conceptual and measurement critiques. This reply clarifies the measure's nature and addresses misunderstandings to support its utility in predicting creativity.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Creativity Research
- Psychometrics
Background:
- A novel measure, forward flow, quantifies free thought and predicts creativity.
- Concerns regarding the conceptualization and measurement of forward flow have been raised.
- These concerns stem from apparent misunderstandings of the measure's aims and methodology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address and refute conceptual and measurement concerns about the forward flow measure.
- To clarify the nature and application of forward flow in quantifying free thought.
- To reaffirm the validity and predictive power of forward flow for creativity.
Main Methods:
- A critical analysis of conceptual and measurement concerns raised by Rossiter (2020).
- A detailed clarification of the theoretical underpinnings of the forward flow measure.
- A defense of the methodological approach used in developing and validating forward flow.
Main Results:
- The concerns raised by Rossiter (2020) are identified as specious and based on fundamental misunderstandings.
- The nature of forward flow as a measure of free thought is elucidated.
- The validity and utility of forward flow in creativity research are reinforced.
Conclusions:
- The conceptual and measurement concerns regarding forward flow are unfounded.
- Forward flow remains a valuable and validated measure for quantifying free thought and predicting creativity.
- Further research and application of forward flow are encouraged based on clarified understanding.
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