Creativity is a phenomenon whereby something new and somehow valuable is formed. The created item may be intangible (such as an idea, a scientific theory, a musical composition or a joke) or an original physical object (such as an invention, a literary work or apainting).
Scholarly interest in creativity involves many definitions and concepts pertaining to a number of disciplines: psychology, cognitive science, education, philosophy (particularly philosophy of science), technology, theology, sociology, linguistics, business studies,songwriting, and economics, covering the relations between creativity and general intelligence, mental and neurological processes, personality type and creative ability, creativity and mental health; the potential for fostering creativity through education and training, especially as augmented by technology; and the application of creative resources to improve the effectiveness of teaching and learning.
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[hide]- 1Definition
- 2Aspects
- 3Etymology
- 4History of the concept
- 5Theories of creative processes
- 6Assessing individual creative ability
- 7Creativity and Intelligence
- 8Neurobiology
- 9Affect
- 10Formal theory
- 11Mental health
- 12Some types of creativity according to R.J. Sternberg
- 13In various contexts
- 14Fostering creativity
- 15Understanding and enhancing the creative process with new technologies
- 16Social attitudes
- 17See also
- 18Notes
- 19References
- 20Further reading
- 21External links