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Psychol Sci September 2013 PMID 23907542

Physical order produces healthy choices, generosity, and conventionality, whereas disorder produces creativity.

Kathleen D Vohs, Joseph P Redden, Ryan Rahinel

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Discussions display a balanced view, with some posts highlighting scientific findings about how tidy spaces encourage healthy choices and generosity, while others emphasize how disorder fosters creativity, using words like 'dilemma' and 'divergence' to reflect the nuanced debate. The tone varies from analytical to personal, showing a high level of engagement and recognition of both perspectives' relevance.

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Many discussions acknowledge the scientific findings, with some emphasizing the benefits of order and others highlighting the value of disorder for creativity.

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The topic sparks significant curiosity, given the intriguing contrast between orderliness and disorder's effects on behavior and creativity.

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  • Physical order tends to promote healthy choices, generosity, and adherence to tradition, while disorder encourages creativity and breaking away from conventions.
  • Experiments demonstrated that orderly environments lead to healthier eating and charitable giving, whereas disorderly settings boost creative thinking and preference for novel options.
  • The findings suggest that both order and disorder have unique advantages, influencing behavior and preferences in different ways depending on the context.]
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@mikaitabi · X

【アイデアが生まれやすい場所】 ・天井が高いところ ・散らかっているところ ・暗い黄色い灯りの部屋 何かひらめきが欲しいときは、このようなところに身を置くと発想力が高まるかもしれない。 https://t.co/16wzLszT67

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Dr Pooja Garg
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ヤスヒサ
@yhassy · X

部屋が散らかっているほうがクリエイティブになれるというレポート。探せば逆説もありそうだけど、部屋の様子と仕事ができる・できないは、あまり関係ないと思う。 https://t.co/HorKd2MQi1

Apr 26, 2020 · 10 likes · 17,065 followers View post →
朱雀
@scienceofsuzaku · X

散らかった部屋VS整理された部屋の研究。 散らかった部屋の人と比較して、整理された部屋の人はより健康的なスナックを選び、より多くの寄付をしました。散らかった部屋の人は、整理された部屋の人よりも創造的だったという研究。 あなたはどっちの部屋の住人ですか？

Oct 26, 2021 · 9 likes · 1 share · 1,169 followers View post →
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@inferist · X

とっ散らかってるほうが創造性は高いみたいな報告 (https://t.co/pkZnidxAPw) 昔あったけど再現せんかったという報告 (https://t.co/DgMtrqskou) もあって実際のところはよくわからないけど新規性高い発見するタイプのけんきう者に向いてるのはとっ散らかりタイプな気もする (てきとう) https://t.co/fBdAVLiOQT

Apr 16, 2024 · 7 likes · 1 share · 1,736 followers View post →
see.na
@see_na_ · X

خب. برای سلامتی مفید نیست ولی باعث خلاقیت میشه.به هر حال مفیده در نهایت.مرگ بر اتاق های مرتب.✊ تقدیم به همه ی مورد استبداد قرار گرفتگان. https://t.co/6hy3BSSTN9

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RT @inferist: とっ散らかってるほうが創造性は高いみたいな報告 (https://t.co/pkZnidxAPw) 昔あったけど再現せんかったという報告 (https://t.co/DgMtrqskou) もあって実際のところはよくわからないけど新規性高い発見するタ…

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@inferist · X

とっ散らかってるほうが創造性は高いみたいな報告 (https://t.co/pkZnidxAPw) 昔あったけど再現せんかったという報告 (https://t.co/DgMtrqskou) もあって実際のところはよくわからないけど新規性高い発見するタイプのけんきう者に向いてるのはとっ散らかりタイプな気もする (てきとう) https://t.co/fBdAVLiOQT

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@konishi_health · X

【汚い部屋の方が創造的？】 きれいな部屋 ⇒不健康な習慣が減る 散らかった部屋 ⇒創造的な仕事に向いてる うーん、子供に見られると困る論文… #創造性 #習慣 #研究 #論文 https://t.co/BmMeCoJMoJ

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@vip88d · X

RT @poojagarg1111: https://t.co/cBNL49inHw

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綺麗な部屋にいるとより寛大に、そしてより健康志向になるが、散らかった部屋にいるとより創造性が高まる https://t.co/Z33mdmF3Mu

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Dr Sanil Rege FRANZCP | MRCPsych
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@dawso007 @PsychSleepy Found this study that's quite interesting. Disorder and creativity https://t.co/SxOCZvvzre

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AK
@1qaz5tgb3edc · X

Vohs, K. D., Redden, J. P., & Rahinel, R. (2013). Physical order produces healthy choices, generosity, and conventionality, whereas disorder produces creativity. Psychological Science, 24(9), 1860-1867. #心理学 #創造性 #部屋 https://t.co/XkqonMMpdf

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AK
@1qaz5tgb3edc · X

Vohs, K. D., Redden, J. P., & Rahinel, R. (2013). Physical order produces healthy choices, generosity, and conventionality, whereas disorder produces creativity. Psychological Science, 24(9), 1860-1867. https://t.co/RXdINkcm6o

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DALJIT GHATOURA
@ACHELOISPHARMA · X

Cleaning up doesn’t just make you less likely to want food that’s bad for you, it can actually help drive healthy choices. A 2013 study (https://t.co/dGlWoG9MS4) published in Psychology Science presented people with food choices.

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@1qaz5tgb3edc · X

Vohs, K. D., Redden, J. P., & Rahinel, R. (2013). Physical order produces healthy choices, generosity, and conventionality, whereas disorder produces creativity. Psychological Science, 24(9), 1860-1867. #心理学 #創造性 #部屋 https://t.co/XkqonMuNOF

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@pcockerton · X

@c_davies https://t.co/79tidhqilM

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Physical Order Produces Healthy Choices, Generosity, and Conventionality, Whereas Disorder Produces Creativity -… https://t.co/723KqnAmAm

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Zusuf
@zusuf · X

RT @WdeB: @SamuelBeek There is case for both organized and messy desks: “Physical Order Produces Healthy Choices, Generosity, and Conventi…

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AK
@1qaz5tgb3edc · X

Vohs, K. D., Redden, J. P., & Rahinel, R. (2013). Physical order produces healthy choices, generosity, and conventionality, whereas disorder produces creativity. Psychological Science, 24(9), 1860–1867. https://t.co/XkqonMMX2N

Feb 16, 2022 · 3 likes · 5,847 followers View post →
Wouter de Bres
@WdeB · X

@SamuelBeek There is case for both organized and messy desks: “Physical Order Produces Healthy Choices, Generosity, and Conventionality, Whereas Disorder Produces Creativity” https://t.co/8EHnbSIWvk

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@Haruchan0613 · X

RT @scienceofsuzaku: 散らかった部屋VS整理された部屋の研究。 散らかった部屋の人と比較して、整理された部屋の人はより健康的なスナックを選び、より多くの寄付をしました。散らかった部屋の人は、整理された部屋の人よりも創造的だったという研究。 あなたはどっち…

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散らかった部屋VS整理された部屋の研究。 散らかった部屋の人と比較して、整理された部屋の人はより健康的なスナックを選び、より多くの寄付をしました。散らかった部屋の人は、整理された部屋の人よりも創造的だったという研究。 あなたはどっちの部屋の住人ですか？

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But but but, apparently people with disorderly rooms are the creative ones

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@C_F_Huggins Nothing wrong with a messy desk! It can promote creativity

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Experiment 2 showed that participants in a disorderly room were more creative than participants in an orderly room. https://t.co/87PdgUYHyU

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@waille_james · X

@DocPaf Bien sûr c'est personnel. (Si je dis pas de bêtises là source c'est ça https://t.co/DTtOf1fE6n)

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@see_na_ · X

خب. برای سلامتی مفید نیست ولی باعث خلاقیت میشه.به هر حال مفیده در نهایت.مرگ بر اتاق های مرتب.✊ تقدیم به همه ی مورد استبداد قرار گرفتگان. https://t.co/6hy3BSSTN9

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@mikaitabi · X

【アイデアが生まれやすい場所】 ・天井が高いところ ・散らかっているところ ・暗い黄色い灯りの部屋 何かひらめきが欲しいときは、このようなところに身を置くと発想力が高まるかもしれない。 https://t.co/16wzLszT67

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@HT_FFF8e7 · X

Working in a cluttered or disordered room can improve creativity while a tidy room helps to make healthy choices. #remotework #QuarantineLife #mondaythoughts https://t.co/jjvhXXDRxH https://t.co/0a3SUjlGTS https://t.co/9CPyB8pmEn

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ヤスヒサ
@yhassy · X

部屋が散らかっているほうがクリエイティブになれるというレポート。探せば逆説もありそうだけど、部屋の様子と仕事ができる・できないは、あまり関係ないと思う。 https://t.co/HorKd2MQi1

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@roozbehp · X

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@okazakiyslab · X

Physical Order Produces Healthy Choices, Generosity, and Conventionality, Whereas Disorder Produces Creativity https://t.co/0T4AWHY4Nm

Jan 1, 2020 · 1,108 followers View post →
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@tokatti_ · X

散らかったデスクは創造性をアップする 散らかったデスクは思考をクリアにするが、性格をだらしなくする https://t.co/ATn8zkHEc4 #自分用メモ

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@CBMCOK · X

A study from Psychological Science found that people with a neat desk were twice as likely to eat an apple versus a chocolate bar when compared to those with a messy desk. Want to avoid junk food? Keep your desk organized. #orderliness #charactermatters https://t.co/0xD7Du0FhK https://t.co/vP4vug1kUC

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Physical Order Produces Healthy Choices, Generosity, and Conventionality, Whereas Disorder Produces Creativity | Psychological Science https://t.co/RYZPWqWxvv

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Shooglebox
@shooglebox · X

The case for tidying your desk to boost productivity – "constant visual reminders of disorganisation drain our cognitive resources": https://t.co/WtS0teLNIY But other research says a messy desk makes you more creative: https://t.co/mUxdhNdHvs #dilemma

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Fabio B. Josgrilberg
@fabiobj · X

Bagunça, ordem e criatividade. https://t.co/kHBhmII1Av . Link para a pesquisa: https://t.co/OOAY2DnH16 de Kathleen Vohs. Minha opinião: caos e organização, divergência e convergência, liberdade e método fazem parte do processo de inovação.

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