Browsing Research publications by Author "Lewis, Carine"
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Breaking away from set patterns of thinking : Improvisation and divergent thinking
Lewis, Carine; Lovatt, Peter (2013-08)This paper explores the relationship between improvisation and divergent thinking in the context of schema theory, where it is suggested that improvisation encourages people to break away from set patterns of thinking. ... -
Many hands make light work : The facilitative role of gesture in verbal improvisation
Lewis, Carine; Lovatt, Peter; Kirk, Elizabeth (2015-09-01)Verbal improvisation is cognitively demanding, placing great burden on working memory as the speaker is tasked to generate a novel, spontaneous narrative. It is at this point of cognitive overload when individuals pursuing ... -
Mood Changes Following Social Dance Sessions in People with Parkinson’s Disease
Lewis, Carine; Annett, Lucy; Davenport, Sally; Hall, Amelia; Lovatt, Peter (2016-04-01)Dance interventions have physical benefits for the elderly, especially those with Parkinson’s disease. This study assessed the psychological benefits of dance. Thirty-seven participants with Parkinson’s (n=22) or age-matched ...