This study attempted to identify simple activities appropriate for use in regular classes and capable of identifying children with creative talent. Australian grade seven students, previously identified as having high or low creative ability, performed significantly differently on five such activities. (Author/DB)

This paper reviews research showing problem finding to be distinct from problem solving and research supporting the role of problem finding in intrinsically motivated creative performances. The paper concludes that problem finding represents a family of related skills, each of which seems to be influenced by cognitive and extracognitive factors.…

This study, with 496 children seeking admission to a special program for gifted preschoolers, found that creativity (as measured by the Thinking Creatively in Action and Movement Scale) was significantly related to intelligence (as measured by standard IQ tests) when IQs were less than 120 but was not related at higher IQ levels. (DB)

By borrowing from pop culture, New York City teacher created Trading Heroes, "values clarification course" drawing on powerful hero phenomenon and students' creativity. Following a discussion of heroic qualities, students select one or more personal heroes as subjects for trading cards they will produce themselves. Students make the…

This discussion of the discovery process in science suggests that discoveries are often made by a pattern recognition process which includes elaboration of a perceived pattern involving development of a descriptive vocabulary, elucidation of mathematical relations and measures, development of measurement instruments and techniques, and deduction…

A sample of 125 adults completed the Dogmatism scale, the NEO Personality Inventory, the Self-Directed Search, and the Preconscious Activity scale. High scores on Openness and Originality correlated with Holland's Artistic and Investigative types, supporting the ordering of types according to potential for creative performance. (SK)

Outlines 10 tasks for a workshop in which participants (1) establish definitions of creativity; (2) identify creative traits and behaviors; (3) compare the traits and behavior of themselves, their supervisors, or their supervisees to those identified; and (4) explore ways to bring out creativity in others and improve their organization's climate…

Presented are two reviews of books relating to (1) problem solving and (2) the development of creativity. The books are "The Complete Problem Solver," 2d ed., by J. Hayes, and "The Nature of Creativity: Contemporary Psychological Perspectives," by T. Amabile. (DB)

The author clarifies the distinction between a sound conceptual article and a literature review, outlines the creative process as it applies to written work, and provides "trade secrets" for novice writers on how to enhance their literary creativity and how to confront and solve writing problems. (Author/SR)

Supports the typological approach to education lauded by Charles Sides (in an article in the same issue of this journal) but cautions educators to beware of imposing on others their own type biases. Calls for a commitment to take seriously the unconscious side of the "psychological type" problem. (NH)

Creativity is undermined unintentionally every day in work environments that were established to maximize business imperatives such as coordination, productivity, and control. Organizations must make a concerted effort to get rid of creativity killers and be truly innovative so that creativity not only survives but thrives. (Author/JOW)

Reviews major areas of controversy concerning creativity's definition in chronological order corresponding to the publication of each definition of significant influence. Each definition's reasons for failing to achieve widespread acceptance are analyzed, and a suggestion for a general definition is provided. (Author/CR)

Three new improved scales that measure independent divergent-thinking attitudes were developed: "Valuing New Ideas,""Belief That Creativity Is Not for Only a Select Few," and "Not Feeling Too Busy for New Ideas." Two studies found the scales to have higher internal consistencies, improved understanding and labeling, and external validity.…

The philosophy underlying Dutch creativity centers has been shifting between focus on the intrinsic values of art itself and the instrumental use of art for developmental and social purposes. A more cognitive approach to art education for adults can guide future innovation in the centers. (SK)

Pace University's strategic agenda for the next century was propelled by administrative reorganization. The Office of Adult, International, and Outreach Programs and Services was established and its continuing-education mission was expanded. The revitalized institution is focused on internationalism, technology, and teaching and learning across…