Lecture 10: Creativity Passion Play Flashcards
Q: What is creativity?
A: Creativity is the process of forming something new, such as an original or imaginative idea, or a new object.
Q: How does engaging in creative activities affect well-being?
A: It enhances moods, emotions, and psychological states, and can improve health outcomes.
Q: Name the four types of creative therapies.
A:
- Music Engagement
- Visual Arts Therapy
- Movement-Based Creative Expression
- Expressive Writing
Q: What are the benefits of music therapy?
A:
- Decreases anxiety
- Restores immune system functioning
- Improves relaxation and well-being
Q: How does music therapy impact cancer patients?
A: It reduces cortisol levels, enhances relaxation, and improves overall well-being.
Q: What are the benefits of arts-based creativity?
- Enhances self-reflection and self-expression
- Alters behaviors and thinking patterns
- Allows expression of difficult emotions
Q: How does expressive writing work?
A: Participants write about emotional experiences for 15–20 minutes over multiple sessions.
Q: What are the long-term benefits of expressive writing?
A:
- Improved immune and lung function
- Reduced stress-related doctor visits
- Enhanced psychological well-being
Q: What are the characteristics of play?
A:
- Self-chosen and self-directed
- Intrinsically motivated
- Guided by mental rules
- Imaginative and non-stressed
Q: What are the benefits of play for relationships?
A: Encourages cooperation, collaboration, and positive shared experiences.
Q: How can playfulness increase creativity?
A: Thinking like a child can enhance creative originality, especially for introverted individuals.
Q: How does play improve cognition?
A: Enhances problem-solving, memory, attention, focus, and communication skills.
Q: Give examples of movement-based creative expressions
Q2: How does it help in trauma recovery?
A: Dance, yoga, martial arts, skateboarding, and aerobics.
A: It empowers individuals, fosters connection, and validates experiences.
Q: What are the physical benefits of laughter?
- Engages the diaphragm and improves lung function
- Stimulates endorphins to ease pain
- May boost the immune system
Q: What are the psychological benefits of laughter?
A: Reduces stress hormones, enhances memory retention, and fosters community.
