Abstract
According to GLOMOsys (the GLObal versus LOcal processing MOdel, a systems account), an important distinction is that between a local and a global processing system: The former processes information in parts, the latter processes it globally. These systems can be activated by perceptual processing and carry over to subsequent conceptual processing, in particular to analytical and creative thought. A conceptual and a high-powered close replication of previously reported studies test predictions of GLOMOsys for analytical thought and for analytical and creative thought, respectively. The present studies found no evidence that processing style primed via the Navon letter task has an impact on creative or analytic thought.
Highlights
According to Förster and Danneberg’s GLOMOsys [1], an important distinction is that between a local and a global processing system: The former processes information in parts, the latter processes it globally
Despite a sample size 2.5 times as large as the one reported by FD [19], and high test power for detecting effects of the sizes originally reported, we found neither evidence for an effect of processing style on analytical nor on creative thought
We presented a conceptual and a close replication of results reported by FD
Summary
According to Förster and Danneberg’s GLOMOsys [1] (see [2]), an important distinction is that between a local and a global processing system: The former processes information in parts, the latter processes it globally. These systems can be activated by perceptual processing and carry over to subsequent conceptual processing. To induce local (global) processing, figures are shown that always employ one of the target letters L and H as small (large) letter; for a control condition, target letters occur as small or large letter in equal proportion
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