It is argued that creative behavior is a product of the uniquely human capacity to will and requires activation of the prefrontal lobe "cells of will" to facilitate the harmonious functioning of all parts of the brain. (DB)

The article describes the theory of synectics, an idea producing process, and shows how upper elementary gifted students can be taught to use synectics in more effective problem solving. Steps in the synectics process are reviewed. (CL)

Eight droodles and captions are presented as examples of gifted children's responses when introduced to droodle exercises for divergent thinking activities. Ways to present different kinds of droodles are described. (MC)

The study involving 103 fifth graders supported previous findings linking classroom climate with students' creative functioning and indicated that both the Productive Thinking Program (PTP) and activities based on the Creative Problem Solving program were successful in enhancing students' creative problem solving. Teachers preferred the more…

Author discusses the relationship between imagery and creativity as well as the role that imagery played in creative functioning. (Author/RK)

Article considers the causes of happiness and unhappiness in relation to the creative person. (RK)

Author investigates the nature of creativity, specifically the who, what, how, why, and where of creativity. (Author/RK)

First itemizing the barriers to creative thinking, the author proceeds to suggest brainstorming, morphology, and a method of alternating circles as procedures to encourage creativity. Courses in problem-solving have proven successful. (AG)

Attitudes acquired by a child in his early school years influence his later decision to continue schooling or drop out. The Creative Problem Solving Class students are given an opportunity to progress at their own pace. Every creative process is utilized, and a better self-image is the result. (CK)

Selects samples of children's poetry to illustrate the joy they find in it and the sensitivity and realism with which they see their worlds through it. Bibliography. (MD)