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What are registered students allowed to do with the material from course PSY 813?
What are registered students allowed to do with the material from course PSY 813?
Which of the following approaches to creativity is NOT mentioned in the course outline?
Which of the following approaches to creativity is NOT mentioned in the course outline?
Who holds the copyright to the original work referenced?
Who holds the copyright to the original work referenced?
Which of the following readings are listed for the week 10 course outline?
Which of the following readings are listed for the week 10 course outline?
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What is indicated as one of the focuses of the course PSY 813?
What is indicated as one of the focuses of the course PSY 813?
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What role does sleep play in memory consolidation?
What role does sleep play in memory consolidation?
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What was the primary dependent variable in the study conducted by Wagner et al. (2004)?
What was the primary dependent variable in the study conducted by Wagner et al. (2004)?
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Which of the following describes a key aspect of memory consolidation as mentioned?
Which of the following describes a key aspect of memory consolidation as mentioned?
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What was the outcome for participants in the SLEEP group compared to other groups?
What was the outcome for participants in the SLEEP group compared to other groups?
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How does restructuring during memory consolidation affect insight?
How does restructuring during memory consolidation affect insight?
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What is a rule used in the number reduction task outlined in Wagner et al. (2004)?
What is a rule used in the number reduction task outlined in Wagner et al. (2004)?
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Which of the following best explains the purpose of an incubation period in the study?
Which of the following best explains the purpose of an incubation period in the study?
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What focus does the study by Wagner et al. (2004) suggest about memory processes?
What focus does the study by Wagner et al. (2004) suggest about memory processes?
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What does a mental set refer to in the context of problem-solving?
What does a mental set refer to in the context of problem-solving?
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How does the spread of activation model explain the retrieval of creative ideas?
How does the spread of activation model explain the retrieval of creative ideas?
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What is the result of an incubation period on problem-solving, according to the content?
What is the result of an incubation period on problem-solving, according to the content?
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What is the primary role of the prefrontal cortex in creativity?
What is the primary role of the prefrontal cortex in creativity?
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What impact does a mental set have on problem-solving, based on the evidence presented?
What impact does a mental set have on problem-solving, based on the evidence presented?
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Which network is associated with idea generation according to the studies?
Which network is associated with idea generation according to the studies?
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Which of the following best describes memory consolidation?
Which of the following best describes memory consolidation?
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In the context of creativity, what does tDCS aim to silence?
In the context of creativity, what does tDCS aim to silence?
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What finding was related to the study by Meyer and Schvaneveldt (1971)?
What finding was related to the study by Meyer and Schvaneveldt (1971)?
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Which characteristic is NOT associated with a mental set?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with a mental set?
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What did the research by Beatty et al. (2014) primarily investigate?
What did the research by Beatty et al. (2014) primarily investigate?
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What is one of the potential benefits of allowing time between problem-solving efforts?
What is one of the potential benefits of allowing time between problem-solving efforts?
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What was the method used by Ellamil et al. (2012) to explore creativity?
What was the method used by Ellamil et al. (2012) to explore creativity?
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Which of the following is NOT a well-known standardized test for creativity mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT a well-known standardized test for creativity mentioned?
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What was the primary finding regarding brain activity in the high-creative group during the study?
What was the primary finding regarding brain activity in the high-creative group during the study?
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Which task were participants engaging with in the fMRI scanner as per Beatty et al. (2014)?
Which task were participants engaging with in the fMRI scanner as per Beatty et al. (2014)?
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Which publication discusses the functional connectivity analysis of the creative brain at rest?
Which publication discusses the functional connectivity analysis of the creative brain at rest?
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What aspect of creativity is highlighted by Kaufman and Glăveanu in their review?
What aspect of creativity is highlighted by Kaufman and Glăveanu in their review?
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Which study focuses on jazz improvisation using fMRI techniques?
Which study focuses on jazz improvisation using fMRI techniques?
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Who developed a scale to measure optimal experience, known as the Flow State Scale?
Who developed a scale to measure optimal experience, known as the Flow State Scale?
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What is a central focus of the research conducted by Kyaga et al. regarding creativity?
What is a central focus of the research conducted by Kyaga et al. regarding creativity?
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Which concept describes the effects of prior experiences on problem-solving as discussed by Luchins?
Which concept describes the effects of prior experiences on problem-solving as discussed by Luchins?
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What did Ellamil et al. investigate in their neuroimaging study?
What did Ellamil et al. investigate in their neuroimaging study?
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Which of the following studies addresses creativity and critical thinking?
Which of the following studies addresses creativity and critical thinking?
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What has been observed in the careers of many creative individuals regarding output?
What has been observed in the careers of many creative individuals regarding output?
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Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between quantity and quality in creativity?
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between quantity and quality in creativity?
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What alternative measure to chronological age is suggested for assessing creative development?
What alternative measure to chronological age is suggested for assessing creative development?
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What notable example illustrates that creativity can emerge later in life?
What notable example illustrates that creativity can emerge later in life?
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Which method of measuring creativity attempts to evaluate 'eminence'?
Which method of measuring creativity attempts to evaluate 'eminence'?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor associated with the histiometric approach to creativity?
Which of the following is NOT a factor associated with the histiometric approach to creativity?
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What is one of the problems encountered with measuring creative output by age?
What is one of the problems encountered with measuring creative output by age?
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Which of the following factors can contribute to an increase in perceived creative achievement according to the equal-odds rule?
Which of the following factors can contribute to an increase in perceived creative achievement according to the equal-odds rule?
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Which artist is cited as having achieved significant creative output at a very early age?
Which artist is cited as having achieved significant creative output at a very early age?
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What factor does NOT influence the assessment of creativity when using the histiometric approach?
What factor does NOT influence the assessment of creativity when using the histiometric approach?
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Study Notes
Psychology of Creativity 1 - Theories and Approaches
- Creativity is generally agreed upon by psychologists to involve producing something original and of quality.
- Originality is subjective but often agreed upon across people.
- Quality is about the perceived value and meaningfulness of the product for others.
- Other aspects of creativity may include task appropriateness and regularity of production.
4C Model of Creativity
- Developmental trajectory, proposed by Kaufmann & Beghetto (2009).
- Levels of creativity include Mini-C, Little-C, Pro-C, and Big-C.
- Mini-C: everyday creativity.
- Little-C: recognized by others as creative.
- Pro-C: Creative for a living, but not famous.
- Big-C: Legacy-level creativity.
Cognitive Approach to Creativity
- Creativity is defined as problem-solving.
- Creative thinking includes convergent/divergent thinking, associative thinking, analogical thinking, the geneplore model, and the Wallas' stage model.
Convergent/Divergent Thinking
- Convergent thinking follows a logical process toward a known solution to a problem.
- Divergent thinking explores multiple possibilities and solutions to a problem.
Associative Theory
- Creativity relies on connecting remote concepts, as stated by Steve Jobs.
- This is tied to the Remote Association Test (RAT).
Analogical Thinking
- A problem-solving strategy identifying similarities between multiple scenarios.
- Particularly relevant to inventions, such as angioplasty.
Geneplore Model
- The creative cycle includes generative and explorative phases.
- The generative phase produces initial ideas, while the explorative phase involves interpreting and implementing those ideas.
Wallas' Stage Model
- The creative process involves four stages: preparation, incubation, insight, and verification.
- Preparation involves gathering information and knowledge.
- Incubation is where the mind continues processing the issue even passively.
- Insight is when the solution appears, often unexpectedly.
- Verification involves expanding the insight to make it applicable.
Incubation and Insight
- Incubation allows for ideas to develop passively.
- Insight is often sudden and unexpected.
Mental Set
- Mental set (Einstellung) is becoming stuck in one strategy for problem-solving, inhibiting novel approaches.
- Mental set may be beneficial for some problems but can hinder creative problem-solving.
Nodes in a Network
- Spreading activation in a network of ideas.
- More creative ideas involve more distant nodes.
Memory Consolidation
- New memories must be consolidated, strengthening the memory.
- Sleep is important for memory consolidation, and memory restructuring.
- Creativity may benefit from sleep allowing memory restructuring.
Sleeping on a Problem
- An incubation period can stimulate creative thinking.
- Number Reduction task (Wagner et al., 2004) show how sleep benefits creative problem solving.
Neurobiology Approach
- Flow state is a subjective experience and also tied to creativity by Csikszentmihalyi.
- Flow state is associated with decreased prefrontal cortex activity (DLPFC), related to self-censorship and inhibition, but associated with more creative behavior.
- Studies such as Limb & Braun (2008) and tDCS have investigated brain activity during creative tasks.
Default Mode Network
- Active during rest and mind-wandering.
- Involves the prefrontal cortex, important for executive functions.
- High creative individuals have greater co-activation of the default mode network with the prefrontal cortex.
- Default mode network is associated with idea generation while the executive control network is associated with idea evaluation.
Psychometric Tests of Creativity
- Several tests measure creativity, such as Remote Association Test (RAT), Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking (TTCT), and Alternate Uses Test (AUT).
- These tests measure different aspects of creativity.
Does Coffee Make Us More Creative?
- Zabelina and Silvia (2020) showed that caffeine sometimes increases performance on creative tasks, especially those related to divergent thinking.
Creativity and Mental Health
- Some studies have shown links between creativity and mental illness.
- However, the causal relationship remains unclear.
Historiometric Approach
- This aspect investigates creativity across time and cultures, using data and patterns to analyze creative output.
- The peak age of creativity is a topic of discussion.
Peak Age for Creativity
- The age of peak creative output is complex and debated, and may have different results depending on the type of creative output.
Quantity Versus Quality in Creativity
- Quantity of creative output does not always equate to quality.
- Focusing on measures of eminence (e.g., awards, recognition), can provide better insight into the quality of creativity.
Equal-Odds Rule in Creativity
- Quantity may be relevant to quality because the opportunity to produce more creative products increases the likelihood of a quality product.
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This quiz explores theories and approaches to creativity, including the 4C Model and cognitive strategies for creative problem-solving. Understand the developmental levels of creativity and the nuances of originality and quality. Test your knowledge on how creativity is classified and evaluated in psychological research.
