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Peer reviewedMumford, Michael D.; Decker, Brian P.; Connelly, Mary Shane; Osburn, Holly K.; Scott, Gina Marie – Journal of Creative Behavior, 2002
Undergraduates (n=195) were asked to work on three creative problem-solving tasks. Beliefs consistent with the nature of the task were found to be those most likely to be related to performance. Belief measures were found to be reasonably powerful predictors of the production of original, high-quality solutions. (Contains references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Beliefs, Concept Formation, Creative Thinking
Peer reviewedWan, Wendy W. N.; Chiu, Chi-Yue – Journal of Creative Behavior, 2002
Two experiments involving 44 Hong Kong undergraduates revealed that solving novel conceptual combination problems could enhance performance in a subsequent test of creativity. The evidence also showed that the beneficial effects of solving novel conceptual combination problems were mediated in part by the use of novel conceptual combination…
Descriptors: College Students, Concept Formation, Creative Thinking, Creativity
Peer reviewedDollinger, Stephen J. – Journal of Creative Behavior, 2003
This study examined two neglected dispositional contributions to creativity, needs for uniqueness and cognition, in 150 undergraduates. Results indicated individuals high in the needs of uniqueness and cognition evidenced more creative past accomplishments and produced richer visual and verbal products, more individualistic photo essays, and more…
Descriptors: Achievement Need, Cognitive Ability, College Students, Creative Development
