Bilingualism and the Mind: Effects on Creativity and Cognitive Flexibility
Joohee Won
Department of Psychology
Faculty Supervisor: Kenneth Paap
The goal of this study is to understand how being bilingual might affect the way people think, especially when it comes to being flexible in their thinking—like being able to easily switch between different ideas or approaches. We also want to see if bilingual individuals are better at this kind of flexible thinking and if it helps them to be more creative. Additionally, we’re looking at whether experiencing and engaging with different cultures can further boost creativity.