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Peer reviewedMehr, David G.; Shaver, Phillip R. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1996
This study of 200 college students examined differences in goal structures between high and low creative individuals, across creative and routine situations, and in 4 categories (person, process, situation, and product). Most subjects described their motivation as involving all four categories, though high creatives put more emphasis on person and…
Descriptors: College Students, Creativity, Goal Orientation, Higher Education
Peer reviewedMumford, Michael D.; Feldman, Jack M.; Hein, Michael B.; Nagao, Dennis J. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 2001
This study with 432 college students examined how variables influence the relative performance of groups and individuals on creative problem-solving tasks. Having more ideas available (through a priming manipulation) led to better individual performance. Group performance, however, was enhanced by training appropriate to problem content that…
Descriptors: College Students, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Higher Education
