A variety of explanations for this pattern of ‘concept creep’ are considered and its implications are explored. I contend that the expansion primarily reflects an ever-increasing sensitivity to harm, reflecting a liberal moral agenda. Its implications are ambivalent, however. Although conceptual ...
In two studies, we investigate the ability of two film types to promote two correlates of creativity, overinclusive thinking characterized by conceptual expansion and creative inspiration, as a function of meaning-making and schizotypy. We find that lower levels of schizotypy predict greater perceived...
G. Leech’s system (1974) of “meaning”: Conceptual ~ Denotative content 概念义,外延义,字面义 Connotative ~内涵义 Social ~社会义(说话看场合;言外之意) Associative ~ Affective ~情感义(不同语体) Reflected ~反映义("My wife is dear to me!”) Collocative ~搭配义("pretty” vs “handsome”...
A conceptual cliché: an overused plot device, character archetype, or other element of a creative work. Conceptual cliché examples the “it was all a dream” plot device the “mad scientist” character archetype the “happily ever after” ending Clichés can make writing feel predictable and un...
Chapter 7 describes how to shape elegant problems that promote meaningful visual thinking and creative thought. Chapter 8 offers insights on designing units that make conceptual connections across the curriculum through a thematic focus that fosters teaching for meaning. Part 3, "Artful Teaching," ...
“Reflections”) is only the most egregious example. Ruy Teixera describes how the timing of the publication ofThe Selfish Genein 1976 along with the rise of modern neo-liberal economics led to a deep conceptual linkage between the two.[6]Milton Friedman’s polemic,Free to Choose, published ...
unfavorable scales on the MMPI. In a later report, Persinger and Makarec (1993) suggest that mild elevations of the temporal lobe symptoms may be "associated with benign or even desirable (creative) consequences" (p. 42), but moderate to severe elevations may indicate the need for clinical ...
hidden process of deification in primitive religions and cultures is the reason behind the meaning of the term mystery. Using mimetic theory as a tool, this article asserts that only "revealed mysteries" remain in human history following the Christ-event and defines mystery as a process of ...
Buckland distinguishes between the last two types of information: “A key characteristic of ‘information-as-knowledge’ is that it is intangible: one cannot touch it or measure it in any direct way. Knowledge, belief, and opinion are personal, subjective, and conceptual. Therefore, to ...
Definition: Conceptual skills are abilities that allow an individual to understand complex situations to develop creative and successful solutions. In other words, it is a natural talent that addresses difficult scenarios with an innovative approach.What...