Creativity Forum - Main points BA

Class Review of Article:

Runco, M. A. (2004). "CREATIVITY." Annual Review of Psychology55(1): 657-687.

 'Key Words:  

Divergent thinking, Ideation, originality, flexibility, domains of

performance, implicit theories, problem finding


Abstract:  

Creativity has clear benefits for individuals and society as a whole.Not surprisingly, a great deal of research has focused on creativity, especially in the past 20 years. This chapter reviews the creativity research, first looking to the relevant traits, capacities, influences, and products, and then within disciplinary perspectives on creativity (e.g., biological, cognitive, developmental, organizational). Great headway is being made in creativity research, but more dialogue between perspectives is suggested. New and important areas of research are highlighted, and the various costs and benefits
of creativity are discussed.' (Runco, 2004;657)


complexity? discuss

cultural evolution? explain and discuss

'All of this implies that creativity is more important now than ever before. This
is because creativity is a useful and effective response to evolutionary changes.' (Runco, 2004;657) Explain why the author this this is so?

problem-solving & flexibility?

Read the Article and apply a theme to each paragraph


Group 1; main points
  • Outside of the creative arts creativity plays an essential rile in the devleopment of technology socitey and behavioural sciences.
  • Creativity is a multidimensional field influenced by many factors, including personality family, envoirment.
  • These factors are lifelong process and creativty can not be "switched on"
  • There have been many areas of research from biological to psychological. despite this comprehensive studies there are still limitations to our understanding of creativity.










Group 2; Main points
  • Creativity is the joining of previously interrelated ideas that usually have a beneficial outcome. This is called bi-associative thinking.
  • Some theorists believe such as Noam Chomsky that creativity is a natural attribute of human nature.
Group 3: Main points
  • We constantly need to develop new skills to operate new technology.
  • The creativity of children must be encouraged for the future, as the future is more difficult than ever to define
  • Creativity has become one of the key concerns of organizations and businesses 
Group 4: Main points
  • Adults are less flexibable as they rely on routines
  • It is believed that rebellious children can be potentially more creative
  • It is important that we encourage our younger children in creative ways as it can help them in the future with problems

Group 5: Main points
  • Creativity is more important now than ever before  
  • It is a useful and effective response to evolutionary changes
  • Aids in problem solving
  • Allows an individual to remain flexible



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