Tag: metaphor

Study suggests hearing metaphors can activate brain regions involved in sensory experience

Sue February 4, 2012 Comments Off

From the Emory University press release via EurekAlert!: When a friend tells you she had a rough day, do you feel sandpaper under your fingers? The brain may be replaying… Read more »

Study suggests literalizing metaphors for creative thinking can help with problem-solving

Sue January 31, 2012 Comments Off

From the University of Michigan press release by Bernie DeGroat: The next time you’re in need of creative inspiration, try thinking outside the box—or cubicle. New research by Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks… Read more »

Study suggests literalizing metaphors about creative thinking can be effective

Sue January 18, 2012 Comments Off

From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Want to think outside the box? Try actually thinking outside of a box. In a study to be published in an upcoming… Read more »