The regulated-AI group sustained originality across tasks while both other groups declined from the easier to the more complex task¶

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Subclaims¶

q3 i1 Both the human-only and general-AI groups declined in originality from the product improvement task to the more complex product invention task (d = −0.31 and d = −1.05 respectively), while the regulated-AI group sustained their originality (d = 0.08). → Wong 2026

Evidence¶

Wong 2026¶

Wong, S. S. H., & Qiu, S. X. (2026). Think First, ChatGPT Later: Guiding Human–AI Collaboration for Learning Gains in Independent Human Creativity. Educational Psychology Review. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10648-026-10118-7

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Within-group simple effects from the mixed ANOVA on originality across the two creative tasks. "both the human-only and general-AI groups declined in their originality" while "the regulated-AI group sustained their originality across both tasks." The product invention task was described as relatively more complex, requiring creation of a new product rather than improving an existing one.

"both the human-only and general-AI groups declined in their originality from the product improvement task to the relatively more complex product invention task, p =.039 and p <.001, d = −0.31 and − 1.05, respectively. Conversely, the regulated-AI group sustained their originality across both tasks, p =.56, d = 0.08"

Discussion¶

Learner Variables¶

• Creativity — outcome: instruction changes it

Related Claims¶

• Free ChatGPT use boosts originality on the assisted creative task but the advantage disappears when assistance is removed — related
• The regulated 'think first, ChatGPT later' group outperformed both other groups in independent originality on the unassisted task despite no assisted-task advantage — related
• Collaborative prompt use mediated the regulated-AI group's advantage over the general-AI group in independent originality — related
• Dual-threshold instability: accelerated breakdown when internal generative engagement and genAI reliability both fall below task demands — related
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