Theory of Mind and the Origin of Divergent Thinking.

Suddendorf, Thomas; Fletcher-Flinn, Claire M.

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ERIC Number: EJ555526

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Publication Date: 1997

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Theory of Mind and the Origin of Divergent Thinking.

Suddendorf, Thomas; Fletcher-Flinn, Claire M.

Journal of Creative Behavior, v31 n3 p169-79 3rd Qtr 1997

Forty New Zealand children (ages 3-4) were given false-belief and creativity tasks to investigate whether those with a Theory of Mind outlook are better at searching their own minds for creative answers. The numbers of appropriate and original responses in the creativity test correlated positively with performance on false-belief tasks. (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Processes, Creative Development, Creativity, Creativity Research, Divergent Thinking, Foreign Countries, Problem Solving, Thinking Skills, Young Children

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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