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Peer reviewedMumford, Michael D.; Decker, Brian P.; Connelly, Mary Shane; Osburn, Holly K.; Scott, Gina Marie – Journal of Creative Behavior, 2002
Undergraduates (n=195) were asked to work on three creative problem-solving tasks. Beliefs consistent with the nature of the task were found to be those most likely to be related to performance. Belief measures were found to be reasonably powerful predictors of the production of original, high-quality solutions. (Contains references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Beliefs, Concept Formation, Creative Thinking
