Without research, humans wouldn't know anything. Research is the basis of science and solves most questions. In order to solve a problem, you must do research. The scientific method is what psychologists use to conduct research. They have to follow the steps to get the desired outcome.
I read the article "Brainstorming Reloaded" on psyblog. I hate brainstorming, so this research is relevant to me. Studies have shown that brainstorming produces lower quality ideas, rather than working alone. People tend to slack-off when they are put in a brainstorming group. They are intimidated by other people and their ideas. Ideas tend to get shot down while brainstorming in a group.
Electronic brainstorming is a technique that gets rid of all the problems with old-fashioned brainstorming. Brainstormers can simply type their idea into the computer and read other ideas all at once. Basically, "Groups aren't where ideas are born, but where they come to sink or swim."
Other things I have learned from this chapter are 1.) The scientific method is the basis for experimental research, 2.) Humans have a tendency called hindsight bias that makes things seem inevitable, and 3.) Humans are overconfident and feel like they know everything.
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I didn't know that about brainstorming. You would think that since you are thinking harder and coming up with ideas that your results would be more precise. In my opinion, I am not a very good brainstormer either. It takes me awhile just to come up with a good topic. I would rather use my resources to give me a boost. It helps my writing be more successful. Seeing examples also helps me alot before I start brainstorming or coming up with ideas to write about.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad I chose to comment about your blog! That is so interesting I never would have guessed. You would think with brainstorming that other people would bring in new ideas and possibly inspire you! I agree that there are many people that are overconfident and think that they know everything!
ReplyDeleteI agree about the article you read. I am sometimes afraid to say in a brainstorming group what my ideas are, because of the thought I could get rejected, or someone saying something rude or offensive towards you.
ReplyDeleteWow, I agree with that article entirely! I've learned from my FBLA experience that the best way to brainstorm is to do so without commenting/eliminating/editing another's suggestions or by having each person write their ideas down(like the electronic method)before discussing it as a group.
ReplyDeleteThat is very interesting about the brainstorming, but I totally agree with that. When I'm around people that I don't really know I tend to become shy and don't talk because I think that all my ideas will be stupid and no one will like them. Humans are way to overconfident. We think that we know everything, although not all people are like this, some are.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if I exactly agree with the idea of brain storming producing lower quality ideas. I think that brain storming can be good in many instances. For one, what if you can't think of anything and you need a group of friends to help you think about what to do. This can be very helpful in life. Also if you already have an idea people can chip in their thoughts and possibly make the idea better.
ReplyDeleteSteph.. I know what you mean about the brainstorming.. I hate it too! I really don't enjoy working in groups, and I feel like I am mor prodcutive on my own. I'm suprised to read that it's proven that working alone is often better than brainstorming as a group, though. It seems like for the longest time people have always said that we should combine ideas.
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