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Carr, Mary B.; Vandiver, Trish A. – Art Therapy: Journal of the American Art Therapy Association, 2003
Compares the effects of instructional art projects on children's behavioral responses and creativity in a sample of children residing in an emergency shelter. Results reveal that children produced more formed expressions and creative/design elements and less chaotic discharge and stereotypic art through the art project that involved few…
Descriptors: Art Therapy, Behavior Patterns, Child Behavior, Children
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Whiting, Bruce G. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1988
Research reports are reviewed which illustrate the close ties between creativity and entrepreneurship. Comparisons of the characteristics and behavior typical of creative individuals and entrepreneurial individuals indicate the existence of striking similarities. (JDD)
Descriptors: Behavior Development, Behavior Patterns, Correlation, Creative Development
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Mellou, Eleni – Early Child Development and Care, 1995
Examined the relationship between dramatic play and creativity from three perspectives: (1) the existing theories related to the association; (2) the research on this issue; and (3) some situational factors of dramatic play related to this relationship. Most of the research supports the relationship between dramatic play and creativity, noting the…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Correlation, Creativity, Creativity Research
Fiene, J. F. – Creative Child and Adult Quarterly, 1979
In attempting to isolate the characteristics of leaders which impede creativity, the author reviews research on the personality traits and behavioral manifestations of leadership, with particular consideration given to environmental, socioeconomic, and situational factors. (SBH)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Creativity, Environmental Influences, Leadership Qualities
Pezdek, Kathy – Television and Families, 1985
Three myths about the cognitive processing of television and its effects on children and adults--television is a passive medium, viewing decreases creativity, and viewing is an addictive behavior--are discussed and compared with relevant research findings. (MBR)
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Patterns, Children, Creativity
Toldson, Ivory L.; Pasteur, Alfred B. – Journal of Non-White Concerns in Personnel and Guidance, 1982
Discusses rhythm as a fundamental element in human behavior. Suggests that the unity of cognitive, affective, and psychomotor functioning, most vividly seen in Black expressive forms, must be studied to more fully understand Black behavior and learning styles. (RC)
Descriptors: Art, Artists, Behavior Development, Behavior Patterns
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Herrick, J. W. – International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 1983
Questions the assumption that behavioral, mental, or cognitive incompetence accompanies the biological aging process. Investigates the philosophical, psychological, social, and cultural-historical bases to this erroneous assumption. Concludes that gerontological psychologists have directly contributed to the negative stereotypes of elderly…
Descriptors: Age Discrimination, Aging (Individuals), Behavior Patterns, Cognitive Processes
Courtney, Richard – 1982
Intended to contribute to the theory of drama education, this book contains a series of essays relating the human drama to education. Following an introduction, the nine essays discuss the following topics: (1) developmental drama, (2) drama and motivation, (3) drama and the transfer of learning, (4) drama and instruction, (5) drama and creativity…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Creative Dramatics, Creativity, Cultural Influences