Generative AI: A double-edged sword for creative thinking learning — Evidence from facial expressions and fNIRS

2026/01/19 by Xinheng Song, Yue Zhang, Z. H. Lu +5 · 1 voice
Neuroscience · Psychology · #Cognitive Abilities and Testing #Creativity in Education and Neuroscience #Mind wandering and attention

paper · doi:10.1016/j.compedu.2026.105578

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• Generative AI enhances learners’ creative thinking performance, while it may also increase negative affect states. doi.org/10.1016/j.co... [bsky, 0 points, 0 comments]