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(′id·ē′ā·shən)

(psychology) Conceptualization of an idea.


 
 
Medical Dictionary: i·de·a·tion
(ī'dē-ā'shən)
n.

The formation of ideas or mental images.

i'de·ate' v.
i'de·a'tion·al adj.
 
WordNet: ideation
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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: the process of forming and relating ideas


 
Wikipedia: Ideation

Ideation is the process of forming and relating ideas. [1]

It is a concept utilized in the study of heuristic behavior, creativity, innovation, design thinking and concept development and is frequently used in describing thoughts of suicide, i.e. suicidal ideation. [2]

The term "Ideation" is used in marketing research to describe sessions which are for the "Idea-Generation". [citation needed]

References

  1. ^ VandenBos, Gary (2006). APA Dictionary of Psychology. American Psychological Association. ISBN 1-59147-380-0. 
  2. ^ http://www.aafp.org/afp/990315ap/1500.html]

 
 

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