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Normative data for 144 compound remote associate problems

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Bowden, Edward M., Jung-Beeman, Mark·2003·Behavior Research Methods, Instruments, & Computers

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We have developed and tested 144 compound remote associate problems. Across eight experiments, 289 participants were given four time limits (2 sec, 7 sec, 15 sec, or 30 sec) for solving each problem. This paper provides a brief overview of the problems and normative data regarding the percentage of participants solving, and mean time-to-solution for, each problem at each time limit. These normative data can be used in selecting problems on the basis of difficulty or mean time necessary for reaching a solution.

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Authors: Bowden, E. M., & Jung-Beeman, M.
Affiliations: Northwestern University (US)
Corresponding author: Bowden, Edward M.
Venue: Behavior Research Methods, Instruments, & Computers
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published: 2003-11
Volume: 35
Issue: 4
Pages: 634-639
ISSN: 0743-3808 (ISSN-L)
1532-5970
DOI: 10.3758/bf03195543
OpenAlex: W2013214147
Cited by: 649
References: 21
Citations by year: 2026: 26 · 2025: 36 · 2024: 38 · 2023: 48 · 2022: 40 · 2021: 50 · 2020: 37 · 2019: 50 · 2018: 56 · 2017: 35 · 2016: 41 · 2015: 37 · 2014: 34 · 2013: 31 · 2012: 23
FWCI: 2.85
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: bronze
doi.org
Licence: www.springer.com/tdm (tdm)
Locations: Behavior Research Methods, Instruments, & Computers (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics: Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Creativity in Education and Neuroscience
Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Cognitive Abilities and Testing
Social Sciences › Psychology › Applied Psychology › Psychological Testing and Assessment
Keywords: reference values, solution time, problem difficulty, problem selection, divergent thinking, creative problem solving
MeSH terms: Association Learning, Humans, Problem Solving, Reference Values, Time Factors

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