👉 Polyvalence is a concept in cognitive psychology that refers to the ability of an individual or group to perceive and process information in multiple ways, or to perform multiple actions simultaneously. It involves the ability to engage with different stimuli and tasks at the same time, and to focus on various aspects of a situation or task. In other words, polyvalence allows individuals or groups to think more creatively and effectively when working on complex problems that involve multiple inputs and outputs. This can be particularly useful in fields