EPSY 430 Lecture Notes - Heteroscedasticity, Neuroticism, Extraversion And Introversion
26 Dec 2013
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Three types of characteristics that combine to produce individual creativity: personality traits, cognitive abilities, biographical traits. Inherited vs. nurtured: there will be large differences in personality, mental traits, experiences and capabilities among those called creative. Differentiated between highly intelligent and highly creative through demonstrating low correlation between iq and creativity scores: yes. The most common psychological trait is intelligence. Demonstrated that a base level of intellectual ability is essential for creative productivity. Above the threshold, however, there is virtually no relationship between measured intelligence and creativity. Dacey- ten essential qualities: tolerance of ambiguity. No framework exists to help direct one"s decisions and actions. Facts are missing/rules are unclear: stimulus freedom. When stated rules interfere, will bend rules. When rules are not stated, don"t infer them: functional freedom. The ability to see objects for things other than their natural or intended purpose: flexibility. Capacity to see the whole of the situation. The big five factors : openness to experience.
