Inventors versus Problem Solvers: An Empirical Investigation.

Smilansky, Jonathan; Hallberstadt, Naftali

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ERIC Number: EJ347316

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1986

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Inventors versus Problem Solvers: An Empirical Investigation.

Smilansky, Jonathan; Hallberstadt, Naftali

Journal of Creative Behavior, v20 n3 p183-201 1986

Differences in cognitive and interpersonal characteristics between good problem solvers and good problem posers (inventors) were examined with 35 ninth graders. Good problem posers were more field independent and had a more positive self image than problem solvers. (DB)

Descriptors: Creative Thinking, Creativity, Field Dependence Independence, Junior High Schools, Problem Solving, Productive Thinking, Questioning Techniques, Self Esteem, Student Characteristics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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