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Comparative analysis of creative problem solving tasks across age groups using modular cube robotics

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Creative Problem Solving (CPS) is an important competency when using digital artifacts for educational purposes. Using a dual-process approach, this study examines the divergent thinking scores (fluidity, flexibility, and originality) and problem-solving speed in CPS of different age groups. Participants engaged in CreaCube CPS tasks with educational robotics for two consecutive instances, with performance analyzed to explore the influence of prior experience and creative intentions. In the first instance, infants and children demonstrated greater originality compared to seniors, solving problems quickly but with less originality. In the second instance, teens, young adults, and seniors showed enhanced originality. The results highlight trends influenced by prior experience and creative intentions, emphasizing the need for customized instructions with modular robotics to improve CPS across the lifespan.

Source: Frontiers in Robotics and AI

DOI: 10.3389/frobt.2024.1497511

Authors: Mehedi Hasan Anik, Margarida Romero

Institutions: Université Côte d'Azur, University of Dhaka

Language: English

Topic: Creativity in Education and Neuroscience

Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,125