What is Creativity? Flashcards
1
Q
What are 3 criteria that people often use to define creativity?
A
Novelty/originality
Effectiveness/value/utility
Element of surprise or unpredictability
2
Q
What does novelty refer to?
A
The production of something new / something that didn’t exist before
3
Q
What is the quality criterion of creativity?
A
Things that are produced creatively have purpose or value - they are not just random
4
Q
How do elements of surprise or unpredictability link with creativity?
A
In being creative, people produce something unexpected that might not follow a standard format
5
Q
What 2 things do we look at in creative psychology?
A
Cognitive processes involved in creative thought/production
Individual differences in creative ability - some people are more creative than others
