Hauser M J, Feinberg D
J Psychiatr Nurs Ment Health Serv. 1977 Oct;15(10):13-7.
In this paper the increasing problems and need for novel solutions in today's world are discussed. A framework consisting of the combination of the problem-solving process and the creative thinking process is considered. Inherent in each process is a predominant mode of thought: reasoning or vertical thinking in the problem-solving process, and imagination or lateral thinking in the creative thinking process. These processes directed in a complementary manner are suggested as a means of solving problems creatively in situations which call for unique and novel solutions.
本文讨论了当今世界日益增多的问题以及对新颖解决方案的需求。文中考虑了一个由问题解决过程和创造性思维过程相结合构成的框架。每个过程中都存在一种主导思维模式：问题解决过程中的推理或纵向思维，以及创造性思维过程中的想象或横向思维。建议以互补的方式运用这些过程，作为在需要独特新颖解决方案的情况下创造性地解决问题的一种手段。
