Creativity: Educational Necessity for Modern Society.

Kennett, Keith F.

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Publication Date: 1984

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Creativity: Educational Necessity for Modern Society.

Kennett, Keith F.

Education, v105 n1 p2-6 Fall 1984

Examines biological and environmental determinants of creative/divergent thinking in light of two studies--one showing an inverse relationship between serum uric acid and divergent thinking and one showing a positive correlation between family size and creativity in upper socioeconomic status groups. Outlines classroom practices that promote divergent thinking. (JHZ)

Descriptors: Biological Influences, Classroom Environment, Cognitive Development, Creative Development, Creative Thinking, Creativity Research, Divergent Thinking, Elementary Education, Family Size, Socioeconomic Influences

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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