Contributions

  • Runco, Mark A. - Contributor
  • Albert, Robert S. - Contributor

Publication

1990 - Sage Publications, Newbury Park, California

Language

English

Word Count

69,000 words, Guess

Page Count

276 pages

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL1872331M
  • ISBN-100803935447
  • OCLC Control Number21078046
  • Library of Congress Control Number90031971
  • Goodreads4536141

Classifications

  • DDC153.3/5
  • LCCBF408 .T43 1990

Description

Renewed interest in the complex subject of creativity reveals a trend towards an empirical approach, with a psychology of creativeness that takes note of adult performance and achievements in a variety of settings. The move away from the traditional humanistic, child-centered approach also focuses on differences between types of problem-solving and problem-generating behaviours, the interaction of individuals within social systems and the impact of diverse social systems. Theories of Creativity explores this new emphasis in articles by leading authorities who represent major approaches to the study of creativity. The volume encompasses a variety of psychological perspectives, including behavioural, cognitive, developmental, ecological, anthropological, psychometric and social. In each of the five sections, common issues and processes are presented from different viewpoints in an attempt to integrate diverse theoretical and empirical orientations.

Subjects

Topics

Series Statement

  • Sage focus editions ; v. 115

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