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Peer reviewedGuilford, J. P. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1979
The author reviews research and theory about the role of incubation (a period in which there is no apparent activity toward problem solving but some progress toward a solution occurs) in creative thinking. Note: For related information, see EC 120 233-238. (CL)
Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Exceptional Child Research, Motivation
Peer reviewedBattig, William F. – Journal of Research in Personality, 1979
Cognitive Flexibility (availability in the individual's repertoire of various strategies and ability to select those most effective to the required task) is suggested as an important individual-difference variable. Some methodological problems in the assessment of cognitive flexibility as related to human memory are discussed. (Editor/SJL)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Individual Characteristics, Individual Differences, Learning Processes
Peer reviewedFeigin, Judith; Meisgeier, Charles – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1987
Poor social skills of children with serious learning disabilities may be more limiting than their academic deficits. This paper reviews the social and behavioral issues related to social status, self-control, problem-solving behavior, student-teacher relationships, language and communication skills, individual temperament differences, and learning…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Cognitive Style, Communication Skills, Elementary Secondary Education
