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Explaining Creativity: The Science of Human Innovation

Published 1 January 2006
R. Keith Sawyer
Citations1,080

TL;DR

The creative personality is defined through assessment and how to be more creative is suggested to be the way to go.

Abstract

Explaining Creativity is an accessible introduction to the latest scientific research on creativity. It examines research on thinking processes, personality, culture, mental health, groupwork, technology, self-beliefs, and more, while reviewing creativity across fields such as the arts, science, theater, music, and writing. In this newly updated edition, Explaining Creativity provides a comprehensive understanding of creativity for anyone interested in the topic.

Keywords

Psychology