Inspired by Distraction
Has this study been replicated?
The atlas records 1 replication of this study. Recorded outcomes: 1 failed. The earliest on record is from 2024.
Replications
- What are the benefits of mind wandering to creativity?, Murray et al. (2024). Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts. Outcome recorded: failed.
However, across two studies (N = 443), we found no evidence for the claim that mind wandering during a creative-incubation interval facilitates a form of creativity associated with divergent thinking.
Outcome read from the abstract. View paper
Cite this record
Baird, B., Smallwood, J., Mrazek, M. D., Kam, J. W. Y., Franklin, M. S., & Schooler, J. W. (2012). Inspired by Distraction. Psychological Science, 23(10), 1117–1122. https://doi.org/10.1177/0956797612446024
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