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Schutte, Nicola S.; Malouff, John M. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 2020
Curiosity, the desire to know, may be associated with creativity, which involves generating ideas that are novel and valuable. This meta-analytic investigation consolidated the results of studies of the association between curiosity and creativity. Across 10 studies, which included 2,692 individuals, there was a significant association between…
Descriptors: Correlation, Creativity, Personality Traits, Research Reports
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Winslow, Erik K.; Solomon, George T. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1987
The review examines characteristics of entrepreneurs and suggests that they share personality traits (such as risk taking and lack of conformity) with the mildly sociopathic. (DB)
Descriptors: Creativity, Emotional Problems, Entrepreneurship, Personality Traits
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Bruch, Catherine B, – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1988
Metacreativity is described as the study of internal observations of creative processing. The concept is defined in relation to metacognition, related research is reviewed, and Creative Characteristics models which point to relevant cognitive, affective, and physical/sensory qualities are discussed. (JW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Discovery Processes
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Guilford, J. P. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1979
The author reviews research and theory about the role of incubation (a period in which there is no apparent activity toward problem solving but some progress toward a solution occurs) in creative thinking. Note: For related information, see EC 120 233-238. (CL)
Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Exceptional Child Research, Motivation
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Woodman, Richard W.; Schoenfeldt, Lyle F. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1990
An interactionist model of creative behavior is proposed, combining elements of the personality, cognitive, and social psychology perspectives on creativity. The model considers the interplay of factors including antecedent conditions, creative behavior, consequences, the individual, cognitive style/ability, personality traits, contextual…
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Creative Development
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Feldhusen, John F. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1995
This review of the literature examines three aspects of creative thinking and production: (1) metacognitive processing; (2) the knowledge base; and (3) personality variables. It is concluded that all three are essential elements, they operate interactively, and the results of creative thinking and problem solving are best assessed through…
Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Creativity Research, Creativity Tests
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Bonneau, Gilles A.; Amegan, Samuel – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1999
This article suggests the importance of evaluating creativity and innovation at the contextual level of society and proposes a methodological design to do so. Some of the difficulties of such an approach are identified and conditions of its feasibility are outlined. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Adults, Children, Creative Thinking
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Yong, Leonard M. S. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1994
This article discusses characteristics of creative people (problem sensitivity, idea fluency, originality, and flexibility); the importance of managers appreciating the work styles of creative people; and seven characteristics of an organizational climate that encourages creativity. (DB)
Descriptors: Administrative Principles, Administrator Role, Adults, Business Administration
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Rosenman, Martin F. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1988
The discovery of penicillin is cited in a discussion of the role of serendipity as it relates to scientific discovery. The importance of sagacity as a personality trait is noted. Successful researchers have questioning minds, are willing to view data from several perspectives, and recognize and appreciate the unexpected. (JW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Creativity, Discovery Processes, Divergent Thinking