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How exactly do psychologists define creativity?
Studying creativity can be a tricky process. Not only is creativity a complex topic in and of itself, but there is also no clear consensus on how exactly to define creativity.
Many of the most common definitions suggest that creativity is the tendency to solve problems or create new things in novel ways.
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What does it take to be creative?
Some of the key traits include:
- Energy: Creative people tend to possess a great deal of both physical and mental energy. However, they also tend to spend a great deal of time quietly thinking and reflecting.
- Intelligence:
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The components of creativity
Two of the primary components of creativity include:
- Originality: The idea should be something new that is not simply an extension of something else that already exists.
- Functionality: The idea needs to actually wo...
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When does creativity happen?
Creativity can often be seen in a few different situations:
- People who seem stimulating, interesting, and have a variety of unusual thoughts.
- People who perceive the world with a fresh perspective, have insightful ideas and make important personal ...
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Types of creativity
- “Mini-c”: involves personally meaningful ideas and insights that are known only to the self.
- “Little-c”: Involves mostly everyday thinking and problem-solving. This type of creativity helps people solve everyday problems.
- “Pro-C”:
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