Associative thinking

Associative thinking is a cognitive process that connects seemingly unrelated ideas, enhancing creativity and problem-solving abilities.

Journal article

• What is associative thinking? What is it good for? How can you learn how to do it more effectively for constructive purposes?, Trends in Cognitive Sciences, Volume 27, Issue 7, July 2023, Pages 671-683

See also

• Ideation
• Brainstorming
• Scamper technique of brainstorming
• Mind map
• Imagination

External linking

• How to apply associative thinking and get insanely creative ideas?
• Associative Thinking and Creative Potential
• Being Creative with Associative Thinking
• What is associative thinking? What is it good for? How can you learn how to do it more effectively for constructive purposes?

Videos:

• How to do associative thinking for good ideas? - video playlist, Video playlist