The Individual Development creativity model developed here is for the thousands of teachers who would like to have an instructional handle on creativity. (Author/RK)

The available research dealing with information technology and creativity has been limited. There is an obvious need to explore this area. Fortunately there is some available software and portals that have undertaken this important topic. This research starts by discussing the value of information technology as a major input to sustain and…

Modern packaging problems and their ecological impact. (MU)

Provided are a review of leadership concepts; the 20-suggestion list by E. Torrance for teachers to facilitate student learning; and a proposed creative problem solving (CPS) model consisting of the following components: facilitator, client, and task (or CPS session). (MC)

Two dimensions of Carl Jung's psychological system (preference for information and choice of decision making processes) are applied to creativity research. Examples of four personality types (sensing- thinking, sensing-feeling, intuition-feeling, and intuition-thinking) are represented by prominent social scientists. A systems model of science is…

Reports the findings of research that correlated the differentiation and association abilities of researchers in an industrial research and development firm and a chemical research company with their demonstrated scientific creativity to test a dual-nature theory of creativity. Author discusses the implications for developing creative work teams.…

Argues that incrementalism's weakness is that it is another rational approach to problem solving when what is needed is a nonrational approach--creativity. Offers guidelines for improving creativity in oneself and in the work environment. (IRT)

The author discusses definitions of creativity through research and analogy and suggests that since some of mankind's most compelling needs underlie the creative process, a denial of those needs results in illness. Physiological and psychological reasons for the therapeutic nature of creative problem solving are considered. (CL)

The phenomenon of creativity is so prevalent and yet so ill-defined. After examining several definitions, this author posits that creativity is a natural process in which humans use their physical, intellectual, emotional, moral, and spiritual resources to produce something new. Creativity seems to satisfy a deep fundamental yearning to go beyond…

As codirector of Harvard University's Project Zero, David Perkins has conducted long-term research programs on creativity, problem solving and reasoning, and learning in the arts, sciences, and everyday life. He explains a new program designed to help teachers connect thinking strategies with subject matter, so that students can better manage…

This paper offers an extension of Graham Wallas' model of the creative process. It identifies periods of problem solving, incubation, and growth with specific points of initial idea inception, creative frustration, and illumination. Responses to creative frustration are described including denial, rationalization, acceptance of stagnation, and new…

This paper reviews research showing problem finding to be distinct from problem solving and research supporting the role of problem finding in intrinsically motivated creative performances. The paper concludes that problem finding represents a family of related skills, each of which seems to be influenced by cognitive and extracognitive factors.…

Presented are two reviews of books relating to (1) problem solving and (2) the development of creativity. The books are "The Complete Problem Solver," 2d ed., by J. Hayes, and "The Nature of Creativity: Contemporary Psychological Perspectives," by T. Amabile. (DB)