The Nature of Creativity Concepts
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What is creativity?

The ability to produce original work and ideas.

What are three important components of creativity?

The creative person, the creative product, and the creative process.

Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with creative thinkers?

  • Closed to new experiences (correct)
  • Energetic
  • Divergent thinker
  • Optimistic

    • Creative thinkers fear failure.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A creative person is characterized by a desire to _____ and a capability to be puzzled.

    <p>grow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Robinson (2001), what is creativity described as?

    <p>Imaginative processes with outcomes that are original and of value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do creative thinkers value?

    <p>Ideas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do creative thinkers embrace?

    <p>The unknown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does a creative process play in creativity?

    <p>The creative process enables individuals to turn original ideas into actionable solutions to problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do creative individuals approach problem-solving?

    <p>Creative individuals consider various ways to solve problems and often generate unconventional, unique solutions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors characterize a creative person according to Chavez-Eakle et al.?

    <p>A creative person is exploratory, optimistic, tolerant of uncertainty, and intensely goal-driven.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Gardner (1993), what functions does creativity serve?

    <p>Creativity enables problem-solving and helps in fabricating new products while fostering new inquiries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implied by the idea that a creative idea must be valued by external criteria?

    <p>It implies that for an idea to be truly creative, it must not only be novel but also recognized and appreciated by others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does fear relate to creative thinking and success?

    <p>Mastering fear is essential in creative thinking as it opens individuals up to unlimited possibilities for success.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe how spontaneity contributes to creativity in individuals.

    <p>Spontaneity allows creative individuals to react quickly to new ideas and situations, fostering innovative thinking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean for a creative product to be 'new'?

    <p>A creative product is considered 'new' when it introduces original ideas or methods that have not been previously utilized.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do simple ideas play in the mindset of creative thinkers?

    <p>Creative thinkers value simple ideas highly, believing they can possess great power and potential.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do creative thinkers view the concept of being unusual or offbeat?

    <p>They celebrate it, as being unusual helps to capture attention and can lead to success.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is exploring various options important for creative thinkers?

    <p>Exploring various options allows creative thinkers to challenge their problem-solving abilities and discover original thoughts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of embracing the unknown for creative thinkers?

    <p>Embracing the unknown encourages exploration and the pursuit of new, potentially groundbreaking ideas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the fear of failure impact creative thinking?

    <p>Fear of failure hinders creativity by preventing individuals from sharing and testing their ideas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can sharing ideas during brainstorming sessions affect creativity?

    <p>Sharing ideas fosters collaboration and helps test potential solutions, leading to more creative outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be said about the innate creativity of individuals?

    <p>Every person possesses a kernel of creativity, suggesting that creativity is a fundamental human trait.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way does pushing boundaries relate to creativity?

    <p>Pushing boundaries allows creative thinkers to explore uncharted territories, leading to groundbreaking advancements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four phases of the creative process according to Graham Wallas?

    <p>Preparation, incubation, illumination, and verification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the creative product differ from existing works?

    <p>A creative product is one that never existed before or combines existing works in new ways.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does fluency measure in the context of Guilford's assessment of creativity?

    <p>Fluency measures how many responses a person can generate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the significance of 'incubation' in the creative process.

    <p>Incubation allows the creative person to set the issue aside, facilitating the emergence of new ideas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of creativity does originality focus on according to Guilford's measures?

    <p>Originality focuses on the unusualness of the responses generated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the verification phase entail in Wallas' creative process?

    <p>Verification involves checking out the new idea to determine its viability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can gauging flexibility in responses enhance creative output?

    <p>Flexibility measures the variety of responses, which can lead to more innovative ideas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Csikszentmihalyi’s Model measure in the context of creativity?

    <p>It measures the social value of creative work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Taxonomy of Creative Design for teachers?

    <p>It serves primarily as a planning tool to suggest various creative activities or assignments for students.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Requirements Model, how are creative works assessed?

    <p>They are assessed based on criteria established before the work is made.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Provide an example of a requirement that might be set for an architectural design project.

    <p>How many bedrooms are needed in the house?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Taxonomy of Creative Design classify creative work based on novelty?

    <p>It classifies creative work as imitation, variation, combination, transformation, or original creation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key strength of the Requirements Model in assessing creative work?

    <p>It measures relevance, value, or effectiveness against clearly set requirements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of the Taxonomy, what distinguishes a transformation from a combination?

    <p>A transformation re-creates an object in a new context, while a combination merges two or more objects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenge does the Requirements Model face in an educational context?

    <p>The challenge lies in setting clear program requirements for creative assignments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primary aspect does the Taxonomy of Creative Design measure about a creative work?

    <p>It measures the novelty of the work in relation to other previous works.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do higher-level assignments on the Taxonomy of Creative Design differ in terms of assessment?

    <p>They require more external requirements to make assessment straightforward.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of asking whether a creation is an imitation or an original creation in the Taxonomy framework?

    <p>It helps determine how much the creation diverges from existing works, assessing its level of originality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might an assignment to 'design a house' be difficult to assess?

    <p>It lacks specific requirements that would allow for straightforward measurement of the outcome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can the Taxonomy of Creative Design assess the value or effectiveness of a creative work?

    <p>No, it does not measure relevance, value, or effectiveness, only novelty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the model suggest about subjective responses in creative work?

    <p>They often come from discrete pieces of information that can be measured.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does reduction play in the analysis provided by the Taxonomy of Creative Design?

    <p>Reduction allows for understanding a creative work by breaking it down into its component parts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Taxonomy of Creative Design benefit groups addressing real-world challenges?

    <p>It offers a structured way to analyze and increase the novelty of solutions to complex problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'variation' in the context of the Taxonomy of Creative Design?

    <p>Variation refers to a slight change made to an existing object that retains the identity of the original.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Nature of Creativity

    • The word "creativity" has been used in English since 1875.
    • Creativity is the ability to generate original ideas and put them into action.
    • It includes combining existing elements in novel ways to solve problems.
    • Creativity involves a creative person, a creative process, and a creative product.

    Creative Person

    • Creative individuals are often energetic, full of ideas, and eager to grow.
    • They embrace new experiences, are persistent, hard workers, and divergent thinkers.
    • They are open to exploring new ideas, optimistic, tolerant of uncertainty, and pursue their goals with intensity.
    • Creative thinkers value ideas, particularly unconventional and original ones.
    • They are open to exploring many possibilities and embrace the unknown, taking risks and accepting uncertainty.
    • They are not afraid of failure, understanding that it is a part of the creative process.

    Characteristics of Creative Thinkers

    • Value ideas: They believe in the power of ideas, both simple and complex.
    • Celebrate the offbeat: They appreciate unique ideas and consider them valuable.
    • Explore all possible options: They encourage exploring various possibilities to find innovative solutions.
    • Embrace the unknown: They are comfortable venturing into unfamiliar territories and pushing boundaries.
    • Do not fear failure: They view failure as a learning opportunity and are not afraid to share their ideas.

    Nature of Creativity

    • The term "creativity" was first used in English in 1875.
    • Creativity is the ability to generate original ideas and work.
    • It involves taking an idea and implementing it to solve problems.
    • Creativity also includes combining existing work, objects, and ideas in new ways.
    • A creative person uses a creative process to create a new product.
    • Creativity involves the ability to generate unique and varied ideas.
    • Creativity is often defined by its value to others.
    • A creative idea should be new and valued by external criteria.
    • Creative thinking involves mastering fear, stimulating the mind, and freeing oneself for success.
    • Creative thinking consists of three components: the creative person, the creative product, and the creative process.

    The Creative Person

    • A creative person is energetic, full of ideas, and has a desire to grow.
    • They are spontaneous, divergent thinkers, open to new experiences, persistent, and hard workers.
    • They explore novelty, are optimistic, tolerant of uncertainty, and pursue their goals with intensity.
    • They consider all ways to solve a problem and come up with unconventional and unique solutions.
    • Creative thinkers value ideas, including simple ones, and celebrate the offbeat.
    • They explore all possible options and embrace the unknown, taking risks and uncertainty.
    • They do not fear failure and understand that offering ideas is a way to test potential solutions.
    • Creativity is a natural human characteristic present at birth but can be diluted by stability and comfort.

    The Creative Product

    • A creative product is something that never existed before, such as a new book, invention, or song.
    • It can also be a child's game, a housewife's recipe, a play, a publication, or a work of art.
    • A creative product can involve combining existing work, objects, and ideas in new ways.

    The Creative Process

    • The creative process starts with the creative person and results in a creative product.
    • It involves the thinking and actions that take place to produce an original item.
    • Various models explain the creative thinking process, often including a set of steps.
    • A popular model by Graham Wallas (1926) describes four phases: preparation, incubation, illumination, and verification.

    Measuring Creativity

    • There are four main ways to assess creativity: The Guilford model, The Taxonomy of Creative Design, The Requirements Model, and Csikszentmihalyi’s Model.

    The Guilford Model

    • This model measures a person's creativity based on divergent production.
    • It uses four measures: fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration.
    • The model can be practiced and improved.
    • The measures focus on creative output in response to a prompt.

    The Taxonomy of Creative Design

    • This model measures the creativity of a work based on changes in form and content.
    • It analyzes the novelty or derivation of a creative work, classifying it as an imitation, variation, combination, transformation, or original creation.
    • It helps assess how far a work steps away from previous works.

    The Requirements Model

    • This model assesses creative work based on criteria set beforehand.
    • It focuses on the relevance, value, and effectiveness of the work against established requirements.
    • It is particularly useful for assessing creative work in a specific context, like architecture.

    Csikszentmihalyi’s Model

    • This model measures the social value of creative work.
    • It assesses how creative work impacts society and its overall contribution.

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