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Peer reviewedRuss, Sandra W. – New Directions for Child Development, 1996
Reviews the major literature on creative processes in children that should be predictive of adult creativity, focusing on affective processes and children's play. Describes Russ's (1993) model of affect and creativity, and cognitive processes, personality processes, and affective processes important in creativity. Discusses theories of play,…
Descriptors: Adults, Affective Behavior, Children, Cognitive Development
Peer reviewedAlbert, Robert S. – New Directions for Child Development, 1996
Examines six sets of data on giftedness and creativity, finding little evidence for the belief that creativity in adults is mirrored in children. Questions whether children are creative, and whether creativity can be taught. Discusses creation of transitional objects; gaps, novelty, curiosity, and exploration; puberty as a developmental marker;…
Descriptors: Adults, Children, Cognitive Development, Creative Development
