Beliefs and Creative Performance: Relationships across Three Tasks.

Mumford, Michael D.; Decker, Brian P.; Connelly, Mary Shane; Osburn, Holly K.; Scott, Gina Marie

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ERIC Number: EJ655529

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Beliefs and Creative Performance: Relationships across Three Tasks.

Mumford, Michael D.; Decker, Brian P.; Connelly, Mary Shane; Osburn, Holly K.; Scott, Gina Marie

Journal of Creative Behavior, v36 n3 p153-81 3rd Qtr 2002

Undergraduates (n=195) were asked to work on three creative problem-solving tasks. Beliefs consistent with the nature of the task were found to be those most likely to be related to performance. Belief measures were found to be reasonably powerful predictors of the production of original, high-quality solutions. (Contains references.) (CR)

Descriptors: Attitudes, Beliefs, Concept Formation, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Divergent Thinking, Moral Values, Performance Factors, Postsecondary Education, Predictor Variables, Problem Solving

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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