FMLY 1010 Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Divergent Thinking

• School: University of Manitoba
• Department: Family Social Sciences
• Course: FMLY 1010
• Professor: Christine A.Schippers

Document Summary

Engage in intellectually challenging activities show fewer losses in cognitive skills than those who don"t. 1 expertise in particular field compensate for age related deficits in cognitive functioning. 2 musical training more effective than age in test about musical recognition. 1 middle aged adults outperform younger on tasks that involve comprehending and remembering reading material. 1. 1middle aged focus on overall theme than details. Ability to produce original, appropriate and valuable ideas and/or solutions to problems. Famous scientists produced best work at around age 40 but also into 50s. 1 modern day scientists follow came pattern maximum productivity. Divergent thinking provide multiple solutions to problems that have no clear answer, vital to science and art. 1 preparation: relevant information gathered: incubation: digesting information without working on problem o illumination: aha! moment, solution to problem, translation: solution applied to problem and adjustments made. Chapter 16: social and personality development in middle adulthood.