Discusses basic concepts of science, the role of creativity in scientific innovation, some misconceptions about science, and the nature of scientific discovery. (SL)

The influence of listening to humor on creativity tests of adolescents is investigated. It was found that those adolescents who listened to the record performed significantly better on a creativity test than control groups. (Author/DEP)

Theories on the variability of creativity in individuals are discussed and related to the development of creativity in the classroom. (SBH)

Knowing a place well may demand experiencing it from the inside to see it in detail and viewing it from the outside to attain greater perspective. This article suggests elements that contribute to understanding home when away by using the works of American expatriate writers who lived in Paris in the 1920s. (RM)

The author describes the process an inventor uses to create a new item. The process includes (1) problem identification, (2) background research, (3) data collection, (4) imagination, and (5) limitation identification. He suggests that students should learn this process to become creative problem solvers. (CH)

Summarizes events at the 1988 Special Libraries Association (SLA) annual conference which addressed such issues as the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Library Awareness Program, SLA professional development projects, creativity, and child care at conferences and the workplace. A listing of SLA officers and awards is included. (MES)

Indicates a paradox in good writing: goals of truth and originality hinder writers, but at the same time, consistent and interesting writing must appear true and original. (MS)

The article suggests ways in which common aspects of theories of creativity can be understood within a framework of Piagetian constructivism. It argues that creativity has been too narrowly defined. Creative constructive abilities are available to all people interacting with their social environments and stem from natural intellectual processes.…

Discusses how writing is the combination of two voices, "creator" and "critic," and how writers use these voices to create a recognizable yet variable pattern. Presents two story beginnings by Rachel McCaleb Watts that illustrate the repetitions and variations in one writer's work. (ARH)

A literature review on families of gifted and talented individuals sought to determine the importance of several broad areas on talent development (structural or demographic characteristics, family climate or environment, values espoused and/or enacted by parents). Family climate variables differed between individuals exhibiting creative versus…

States that creativity has a role to play in all secondary school subjects, not just art. Urges curriculum planners to support subjects which emphasize creativity. (BSR)

To support the statement that intuitive process is as important as the scientific, two axioms are explored by the violinist: no phenomenon discovered or created by science is possible unless its equivalent has already existed in nature; and the basic revelations of science can be formulated by intuition through meditation. (Author/KM)

Historical views of play are summarized. Research on the role of childhood play in developmental and learning processes is reviewed. Implications from research and suggestions to promote a play environment are listed. (MT)

An illustrator who specializes in children's classics, such as "Alice in Wonderland" and the "Wonderful Wizard of Oz" describes his work process, reveals his ideas about art, and considers some of the projects he has worked on. (NKA)

A comparison was made of the implicit theories for scientific creativity, artistic creativity, everyday creativity, and noncreativity among a group of amateur and professional artists (N=36) and a control group (N=52). Groups did not differ significantly for number of characteristics or unique characteristics generated though specific…