intelligence correct answers what you know, the extent of knowledge that you possess
intellect correct answers how well you use what you know; how to effectively put your
knowledge to work
4 Stage Process Model correct answers the most popular and influential model of the creative
process
1. Preparation
2. Incubation
3. Illumination
4. Verification
Graham Wallas correct answers Political Scientist and Sociologist : 1858-1932
• proposed the famed "Four Stage Process
Model of Creativity" in 1926
wrote 'The Art of Thought' in 1926
preparation correct answers resources are gathered to confront the problem; the conscious mind
is focused on the problem
- understanding the problem, identify and define
Incubation correct answers consideration of the problem is internalized and this may be largely a
sub-concious activity
illumination correct answers possible solutions to the problem transition from subconscious to
conscious thought
- explore approaches, solutions formulated, idea finding and development
Verification correct answers solutions are tested and may be applied if shown to be viable
- considering consequences, solutions critically examined, look at effects, carry out the plan
4 assumptions of the model correct answers 1. creativity is a relatively simple process
2. States of the process are discrete
3. The stages are initially sequential
4. The states can be recursive; one can revisit a stage if necessary
Quote from Handbook of Creativity correct answers "the capacity for creative thought is the rule
rather than the exception in human cognitive function" -Thomas Ward, Steven Smith
Teresa Amabile correct answers - Professor and Psychologist at Harvard Business School: 1950
- proposed the 'Componential Model of Creativity (1983)'
The Componential model of Creativity correct answers NOT a 'Stage Model'
- identifies 3 essential components involved in the production of any creative work
, The Componential Model of Creativity: (Amabile 1983)
1. Domain-Relevant Skills
2. Creativity- Relevant Skills
3. Intrinsic Motivation correct answers Think Hard Skills
Ex: in advertising or design
- proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud Software
Componential Model of Creativity:
Creativity Relevant Skills correct answers soft skills
ex: critical thinking, brainstorming, questioning, etc
Intrinsic Motivation correct answers to engage in an activity primarily for its own sake, based on
how interesting, involving, satisfying, or personally challenging we find the activity to be
Extrinsic Motivation correct answers to engage in an activity in order to meet some goal external
to the work itself, such as attaining an expected reward, winning a competition, or meeting some
requirement
What does Creativity Require? correct answers - you must be primarily intrinsically motivated
The 4-C Theory correct answers Beghetto and Kaufman
Mini-C
Little-C
Pro-C
Big-C
Mini-C correct answers when someone has an insight that is personally meaningful and new to
that person
Little-C correct answers the same personal insight can be recognized as creative by others, with
feedback and guidance
Pro-C correct answers When someone, via years of deliberate practice, is considered a true
creative professional or expert
Big-C correct answers when someone's creativity is so genius that it becomes a legacy after
death
Operational definition of creativity correct answers the generation of ideas that are both novel
and useful for solving problems
- a type of problem solving, bigger than any one category
Mihalyi Cziksentmihayli correct answers Professor and Psychologist: 1934-2021
- proposed the theory of 'domain specificity'