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Mumford, Michael D.; Feldman, Jack M.; Hein, Michael B.; Nagao, Dennis J. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 2001
This study with 432 college students examined how variables influence the relative performance of groups and individuals on creative problem-solving tasks. Having more ideas available (through a priming manipulation) led to better individual performance. Group performance, however, was enhanced by training appropriate to problem content that…
Descriptors: College Students, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Higher Education
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Grohman, Magdalena; Wodniecka, Zofia; Klusak, Marcin – Journal of Creative Behavior, 2006
The aim of the present study was to explore the hypothesized relationship between divergent thinking (DT) and two types of evaluation: interpersonal (judgments about others' ideas) and intrapersonal (judgments about one's own ideas). Divergent thinking and evaluation skills were measured by means of a GenEva (Generation and Evaluation) task. There…
Descriptors: Creativity, Creative Thinking, Evaluation, Critical Thinking
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Basadur, Min; And Others – Journal of Creative Behavior, 1990
An instrument for self-analysis of creative problem-solving style is introduced. A circular flow model of dynamic tension establishes a profile based on one's orientation toward generation, conceptualization, implementation, and optimization of knowledge. Preliminary tests with 130 businesspeople and undergraduate students indicate high…
Descriptors: Adults, Cognitive Style, Creative Thinking, Creativity