APS

2026 APS Annual Convention · 2026

The Pros and Cons of Using Technology for a Creative Task

Barcelona, Spain · May 2026

Posters · Digital Life & Emerging Technology in Psychology

  • Mercedes Oliva
    University of Portland

Abstract

Participants generated creative uses for common objects in three conditions: on their own, with Google Search, and with ChatGPT. Participants generated more ideas and more creative ideas with ChatGPT than when on their own or with Google Search. Variety was also reduced when using technology.

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