Personal Explicit Theories of Creativity.

Runco, Mark A.; Nemiro, Jill; Walberg, Herbert J.

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ERIC Number: EJ587706

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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Personal Explicit Theories of Creativity.

Runco, Mark A.; Nemiro, Jill; Walberg, Herbert J.

Journal of Creative Behavior, v32 n1 p1-17 1st Qtr 1998

In this study, 143 creativity researchers completed a survey to rate the importance of various traits and developmental influences on creative achievement. Behaviors in the Motivational Composite were rated as most important for recognized creative achievement, followed by problem finding and questioning skills, and traits reflecting adaptive cognition. (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Creativity, Creativity Research, Individual Characteristics, Performance Factors, Personality Traits, Problem Solving, Questioning Techniques, Researchers, Surveys

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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