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Peer reviewedProctor, Tony – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1991
This article describes 2 experiments conducted with a computer-aided problem-solving tool called BRAIN, involving 30 adults of varying backgrounds and 15 organizational executives. The BRAIN program encourages users to discover partially and fully formulated insights, through iterative generation of word lists and meaningful statements. Eighty…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Creative Thinking, Creativity
Peer reviewedMarkley, O. W. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1988
The article describes four step-by-step methods to sharpen intuitive capacities for problem-solving and innovation. Visionary and transpersonal knowledge processes are tapped to gain access to relatively deep levels of intuition. The methods are considered useful for overcoming internal blockages or resistance, developing organizational mission…
Descriptors: Adults, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Discovery Processes
Peer reviewedCouncill, Mary – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1988
The article discusses the concept of inspiration as a component of creativity, including environmental influences, affective self-awareness, effective verbal communication to preserve inspired experiences, and the role of humor. The creative problem-solving process is also addressed, with attention to divergent thinking strategies and the practice…
Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Discovery Processes, Divergent Thinking
Peer reviewedGrossman, Stephen R.; Wiseman, Edward E. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1993
Seven principles are presented for improving creative thinking, based on assumptions of creativity as a perceptual shift resulting from a metamorphic mental image. Principles include (1) the future initiates and pulls creative thought; (2) initial fact finding is best postponed; (3) problem redefinition is often retrospective; and (4) metaphors…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Creative Development, Creative Thinking, Creativity
Peer reviewedRosenman, 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
Peer reviewedBaker-Sennett, Jacquelyn; Ceci, Stephen J. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1996
Two studies were conducted, one using 80 university students and the other 140 fifth through seventh graders, to examine the relationship between problem-solving strategies (leaping and flexibility) and measures of insight and scholastic aptitude. Relationships among insight, leaping, and quantitative scholastic aptitude were found. A…
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Age Differences, Cognitive Processes, Creative Thinking
