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2001

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Developing A Dictionary Of Creativity Terms And Definitions, Garth Aldrich Dec 2001

Developing A Dictionary Of Creativity Terms And Definitions, Garth Aldrich

Creativity and Change Leadership Graduate Student Master's Projects

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Improving The Understanding Of The Impact Of Creative Problem Solving Training Through An Examination Of Individual Differences, Russell A. Wheeler May 2001

Improving The Understanding Of The Impact Of Creative Problem Solving Training Through An Examination Of Individual Differences, Russell A. Wheeler

Creative Studies Graduate Student Master's Theses

This thesis addressed the relationships between students who reported enjoyment of learning and the perceived future value of using the various components, stages and tools of the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) process, and their CPS styles as measured by the Buffalo Creative Process Inventory (BCPI). Data was collected using the BCPI and an end-of-course survey in both graduate and undergraduate introductory CPS courses from January through December 2000. A key quantitative outcome revealed that the principles and tools in relation to the divergent thinking aspect of the CPS process were the most enjoyable to learn and rated the highest future …

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Linking Creativity And Psychological Type, Marci Segal May 2001

Linking Creativity And Psychological Type, Marci Segal

Creativity and Change Leadership Graduate Student Master's Projects

This project reviews the author's discoveries linking creativity with psychological type and Keirsey's Temperament theory. These form the foundation of her newly published work. Creativity and Personality Type: Tools for Understanding and Inspiring the Many Voices of Creativity (2001). Facilitators often design and lead creative problem solving sessions that match their own style without awareness that group and client needs may be different. When that occurs, participants are less able to fully engage. Cognitive process and motivational drives described though psychological type and Temperament frameworks show how this may be so. Recommendations are given for facilitators to maximize their impact …

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The Relationship Of Intrinsic Motivation, Cognitive Style And Tolerance Of Ambiguity And Creativity In Scientists, Helene Katz Jan 2001

The Relationship Of Intrinsic Motivation, Cognitive Style And Tolerance Of Ambiguity And Creativity In Scientists, Helene Katz

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

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