Creativity, Class, and Boredom: Cognitive Models for Intelligent Activities.

Harrison, Andrew

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Publication Date: 1984

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Creativity, Class, and Boredom: Cognitive Models for Intelligent Activities.

Harrison, Andrew

Journal of Education, v166 n2 p150-69 Jul 1984

There exists a social and educational bias against "practical" activities, and a corresponding snobbery that values theoretical, mainly linguistic intelligence. These misconceptions derive from a misunderstanding of Aristotelian ideas regarding creativity and rationality. (GC)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Creative Activities, Creativity, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Intelligence, Models, Social Differences

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Language: English

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