A teacher recounts the case of a creative child who was misdiagnosed as brain damaged and endured failure because of a rigid system that did not allow him to demonstrate his insights and critical thinking. The boy eventually took his own life. (CL)

Argues that Bitzer's situational theory accounts for forms of rhetorical creativity through the definition of controlling elements of situations, for the production of rhetoric as purposive action, and for the degree of accuracy or clarity with which observable features of situations have been interpreted. (JMF)

Suggesting that creativity is a useful frame of reference for some aspects of counseling and psychotherapy, the author considers situational and internal blockages to creative activity and discusses psychologically oriented conditions which favor creativity. (CL)

Learning disabled (LD) and nondisabled (ND) students (N=128) at four grade levels (1, 3, 5, and 7) were compared on 10 measures of figural and verbal creativity. Originality was greater for the LD children at all grade levels, while elaboration was greater for the ND children at all grade levels. (Author/PHR)

The author points out the dangers of misusing identified special talents in learning disabled students, mentions research findings on the creative abilities of the learning disabled, and considers the possibility of two modes of learning for the gifted learning disabled. (SBH)

The article discusses some limitations of present assessment procedures for identifying and understanding the further reaches of creative potential, identifies a few abilities of practical importance belonging to those reaches, and suggests some means whereby these talents might be assessed. (DLS)

Describes a creative writing class in which students were encouraged to journey backwards into themselves and their own creativity. (FL)

The author discusses the role of the visual arts in helping people deal creatively with their struggles while enhancing their creative abilities. Lists of media, materials, techniques, events, names of artists, art careers, and modes of expression are included. (CL)

Twenty skills are identified and illustrated by example activities which should help the student receive, organize, and analyze data; manipulate it at a symbolic or model level; and treat it in imaginative ways through purposeful distortion and fantasy. (CL)

The article describes language arts and curriculum methods used in a graduate seminar to promote appreciation for creative writing. Students were asked to rewrite the story of "Little Red Riding Hood" in various styles. (CL)

The development of the LARC (Learning Activities to Raise Creativity) program for academically gifted school students is discussed. Among the goals of the program are exposure of students to multidisciplinary subject matter not encountered in the regular classroom and the nurture of creative thinking. (PHR)

Research on the effects of hypnotic induction and marijuana intoxication on creativity are discussed, with special focus on right hemisphere functioning. (CL)

Discusses several early simplistic theories on the sources of creativity so as to provide a basis for the thesis that creativity springs from a natural human quality. (Author/RK)

Attempts to define "creative categorization" using animal behavior and human perception as examples. (RK)