Creativity 101
Kaufman, James C.2016
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Abstract: What is creativity? How does it work? How does it flourish in individuals and organizations? Now in its second edition, this bestselling introductory text--written by one of the worlds leading experts on the psychology of creativity---is completely updated and expanded to reflect the tremendous growth in this field. In a redesigned, reader-friendly format, the text surveys the latest theories and research to provide key information about what we know (and dont know) about creativity including its many definitions and measures. It addresses how creativity operates on individual and social/environmental levels, and the effects and outcomes of the creative mind.
Main title:
Creativity 101 / James C. Kaufman, PhD.
Author:
Kaufman, James C., authorCredo Reference (Firm), distributor
Work:
Edition:
Second edition.
Imprint:
New York [New York] : Springer Publishing Company, [2016]Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2016.
Collation:
1 online resource (22 entries) ; digital files.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.Description based on title page of print version.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Linking notes:
Print version: xvi, 349 pages
Contents:
Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Part I. The basics: Chapter 1. What is creativity? Chapter 2. Theories of creativity; Chapter 3. The structure of creativity; Chapter 4. Measures of creativity -- Part II. The creative individual: Chapter 5. Creativity and personality; Chapter 6. Creativity and motivation; Chapter 7. Creativity and intelligence; Chapter 8. Creativity and mental health -- Part III. The big picture: Chapter 9. Creativity and admissions, hiring, and fairness; Chapter 10. Creative environments: life, classrooms, workplaces, and the world; Chapter 11. Creative perceptions (of self and others); Chapter 12. Is creativity a good thing or a bad thing? -- Epilogue: the future of creativity.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9780826129529 (invalid)9781785398643 (electronic version)
Dewey class:
153.35
LC class:
BF408
Language:
English
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BRN:
501888
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