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Steven Smith is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Texas A&M University. His research focuses on cognitive processes including memory, metacognition, and creative cognition. He explores phenomena like context-dependent memory, retrieval blocking, creative fixation, and incubation effects. His work often investigates how environmental context influences problem-solving and memory recovery. He is currently accepting students for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Key areas of research include:
- Context-dependent memory and retrieval mechanisms
- Metacognitive judgments and their accuracy
- Creative cognition, including fixation and incubation
- Applications of cognitive psychology in educational and design contexts
Recent publications highlight themes such as overcoming creative blocks via context changes, the role of distractors in problem-solving, and the neurocognitive basis of insight. His work bridges theoretical psychology with practical applications in education and design innovation. He has developed tools like combinFormation to enhance information discovery and creative thinking processes.
His research spans experimental psychology, neuroscience, and applied cognitive science, with a focus on real-world applications of memory and creativity studies.
