2.3 - Factors that influence creativity Flashcards
What are some individual differences in creativity?
Individual differences in creativity include neurological differences, emotional and thinking style differences, and personality traits.
How do cultural factors affect creativity?
Culture can influence whether people focus on novelty and originality or appropriateness in their creative ideas. Individuality-focused cultures tend to generate more original ideas.
Are personality traits stable over time?
Yes, personality traits tend to be relatively stable over time, unlike situational factors that can affect creativity.
How does cortical arousal affect creativity?
Low cortical arousal, associated with relaxation, allows for higher attention span and is conducive to solving complex, ill-defined problems. High arousal tends to lead to lower creativity.
Why does attention span matter for creativity?
A longer attention span enables individuals to consider more options and combinations, increasing the likelihood of generating creative ideas.
What is latent inhibition, and how does it relate to creativity?
Latent inhibition is the ability to screen out or not screen out stimuli. Creative people often have lower latent inhibition, making them more open to new experiences and ideas.
How do positive emotions impact creativity?
Positive emotions generally have a positive effect on creativity, increasing intrinsic motivation and the quantity of generated ideas. However, their impact on quality can vary.
What are the five main factors of personality?
The five main factors of personality are openness to experience, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.
What is the relationship between openness to experience and creativity?
Openness to experience is strongly correlated with creativity, as it enhances the ability to make connections and engage in divergent thinking.
Is there a strong correlation between intelligence and creativity?
No, there is not a very strong correlation between intelligence and creativity. Above a certain threshold of intelligence, most people have similar creative capacity.
Why is intrinsic motivation important for creativity?
Intrinsic motivation, the internal desire to be creative, is crucial for sustaining creative efforts. It leads to a state of “flow” where individuals are fully engaged in their creative work.
How does knowledge relate to creativity?
Knowledge is essential for creativity, as understanding the rules and boundaries of a domain is necessary to come up with useful and original ideas.
What is the relationship between knowledge and creativity?
There is a bell curve relationship between knowledge and creativity. Very low and very high levels of knowledge are less likely to result in creative ideas, while a moderate level of knowledge tends to be more conducive to creativity.
Why might people with a high level of knowledge struggle with creativity?
People with extensive knowledge may either believe they have all the answers or become rigid in their understanding, making it challenging to think beyond established boundaries. This can hinder their ability to be creative.
How much experience or deliberate practice is typically needed to reach high levels of creativity in a domain?
On average, individuals need about 10 years of experience or deliberate practice in a domain to achieve a high level of creativity. Having less than six years of experience generally hinders the ability to produce highly creative work.
