Twenty-four studies on creativity and bilingualism are compared in a table and text. Twenty of the studies found bilinguals to be more creative than monolinguals. Four studies found an interaction between sex and bilingualism. (DB)

This discussion of creativity in preschoolers and its assessment examines: D. Shmukler's creative elements model; the importance of play in early childhood and its relation to creativity; individual differences including gender, play disposition, and language facility; creativity training; suggestions for the development of creativity; and…

A review of the research on similarities and differences between creative women and men in the areas of the visual arts, creative writing, mathematics, musical composition, and science suggests a need for educators to stress the importance of commitment and intensity in pursuing a chosen field. (DB)