The book includes 13 chapters by world-renowned experts in creativity which present new viewpoints about major processes of creativity and main domains in which it is manifested and needs to be explored. Two of the chapters are devoted to health and wellbeing, dealing with the role of intuition in medicine (chapter 7), of technology in nursing (chapter 9) and of mindfulness and related techniques in mental wellbeing (chapter 8). The emotional aspect is counterbalanced by the cognitively-grounded explorations dealing with problem-solving (chapter 11), science and education in mathematics (chapter 10) and with humor (chapter 12) which contributes its share for moderating excessive seriousness in most domains of life. Three chapters deal with organization in terms of work, production (chapters 2 and 3) and perhaps unexpectedly with diplomacy (chapter 4) which provides the overall framework for social and administrative functioning. Creativity in the external environment is the dominant theme of the chapter that deals with the landscape (chapter 5) and ecology (chapter 6). The book is framed by two chapters in the beginning (chapter 1) and at the end (chapter 13). The first chapter provides an introduction to the study of creativity based on the major developmental trends in theory and methodology in the past up to the present (chapter 1). The last chapter provides an integrative introduction for development of creativity in the future, based on motivation, cognition and emotion, characterizing the producers of creativity and those who benefit from it through experiencing and implementation (chapter 13). Each chapter contributes its share to highlighting the role and potential contribution of creativity to enhancing the meaningfulness of our life and being in the world.
Author(s): Shulamith Kreitler
Series: Expressive Arts Therapies
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 342
City: New York
Contents
Foreword
References
Preface
Creativity Past and Future
Some Notes About this Book
References
Chapter 1
Frontiers of Creativity Research
Abstract
Introduction
Creative Potential
Ignoring Creative Potential
Broadening Conceptions of Creativity with New Domains
Conclusion
References
Chapter 2
Creativity in Organizations
Abstract
Introduction
Creativity Defined
Different Perspectives on Creativity as Applied to Organizational Context
Approaches to Creativity and Their Applications to Organizations
Mihály Csikszentmihály - The Systems Model
Robert Sternberg and Todd Lubart – The Investment Theory of Creativity
Teresa Amabile - The Componential Theory of Creativity
Carl R. Rogers – Theory of Creativity
The Concept of the Fully Functioning Person
The Development of an Optimally Functioning Personality
Management and Leadership for Creative and Innovative Organizations
Manager/Leader as a Factor Influencing Creativity and Innovation in the Organization
Creative and Innovative Organizational Climate
Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 3
The Innovator’s Mind:
Illuminating a Mental Hologram of Reality(
Abstract
Introduction
Social Learning
Concept of Culture
Mental Hologram Innovation Method
Matching the Minds
Phase 1: Minds’ Synchronization
Step 1. Symmetrical Exchange of Valuable Knowledge and Experience
Step 2. Adjustment to a Shared Framing of the Problem
Phase 2. Illuminating a Mental Hologram of Reality
Step 3. Establishing a New Dimension to the Solution Space
Step 4. 3-D Insight and Eureka Moment
Conclusion
References
Chapter 4
Creativity in Diplomacy:
The Case of the Global Diplomacy Lab
Abstract
Introduction
Innovation Diplomacy and Science Diplomacy
Diplomacy and Its Various Tracks
The Global Diplomacy and Diplomacy 4.0
The GDL’s Methodology and Processes
The GDL’s Impact Evaluation
Creativity: A New Approach for Diplomacy
A Case Study from the Global Diplomacy Lab:
The Demographic Dividend
Foreword13
Introduction
Power Dynamics at Play
By Sonja Peteranderl
Fighting Stereotypes: Africa is not a Country
Predefined Mindsets: The Form of Cooperation reflects Asymmetrical Power Dynamics
Tackling Distrust: The Context of International Collaboration Processes is often Invisible
Partners and Places
From the Parliament to the Street: Collaboration with Local Partners
The Importance of Local Stakeholders: Building Networks
Field Visits: Including Further Expertise
Incorporating Tradition
Methodology
From Your Secret Friend, with Love
Social Forms: From the ‘Open Diary’ to a Night on the Dancefloor
Building Trust, Co-creating Ideas
Simulating Diplomacy, even when It Hurts
Speaking to the Challenges: Working with Complexity and Uncertainty
Keeping up the Dialogue
Reflection and Conclusion
Challenges and Questions for 2020 and Beyond
Towards the Future of the GDL
Conclusion
Reaching High for Change
Conclusion
References
Chapter 5
Creativity, Sensory Landscape and Place Branding: The Soundscape of Agios Lavrentios, Greece
Abstract
Introduction
Conceptual Framework: Creativity, Sensory Landscape and Place Branding
Research Area and Methodology
Results: The Soundscape of Agios Lavrentios and Its Promotion
Conclusion
Acknowledgment
Appendix
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 6
Creative Ecology: Innovation and Creativity Driven Solutions for Sustainability
Abstract
Introduction
Literature
Framework for Creative Ecology
Creative Solution Examples
Energy Use
Waste Reduction
People/Goods Movement
Conclusion and Recommendations
References
Chapter 7
Creative Intuition in the Practice of Medicine: The Importance of Tolerating Uncertainty
Abstract
Introduction
The Concept of Intuition and Intuitive Decision Making
Intuition as a Non-Analytical Way of Information Processing
Intuitive Decision Making in Medicine
Survey About the Use of Intuition in Health Care
Determinants of Intuitive Decision Making
Instances of Intuitive Decision Making
Discussion
Suggestions for Training and Education
Conclusion
References
Chapter 8
Creativity: Constructivist, Psychodynamic and Mindfulness Perspectives
Abstract
Introduction
Meditation Practice
The Unconscious and Awareness: Freud and Kelly
Polymorphic Reality and Creativity
Polymorphic Realities: Lacan and Kelly
Collective Sense-Making
A Map is Not the Territory
The Unconscious versus Levels of Awareness
Somatic and Other Non-Verbal Sense-Making
Suspension of Construing
Dilation and Constriction in Construing
Psychological Submergence as a Defense
Tightening and Loosening of One’s Construct System
Tightening and Loosening in Therapy and Meditation
Dualism: Constructivist and Buddhist Perspectives
Ascendance, Descendance and Transcendence
Dualistic Illusion versus Non-Dual States
Conclusion
References
Chapter 9
Technological Creativity: Incorporation of Computational Thinking in Nursing Education
Abstract
Introduction
Computational Thinking
The Pilot Study
Discussion
Conclusion
References
Chapter 10
Scientific Creativity and Education
Abstract
Introduction
Scientific Creativity and Its Obstacles
What is Scientific Creativity?
Deductive, Inductive and Abductive Reasoning
Obstacles to Scientific Creativity
Scientific Education and Creativity
Why Creativity is an Important Issue in Scientific Education?
Some Guidelines for Stimulating Creativity in Scientific Education
Deconstruct Initial Knowledge
Studying the History of Science
Encouraging Confrontation between Ideas
Conclusion
References
Chapter 11
Problem Solving and Creativity
Abstract
Introduction
Defining Problems
Defining “Creative” and “Creativity”
Novelty and Value
Novelty, Non-Obviousness, and Surprise
Intentional Novelty
Relating “Creative” and “Problem” Definitions
Similarities and Differences among Problems
Structural Similarities
Structural Differences
Well-Defined versus Ill-Defined Problems
Restructuring (Insight) versus Routine Problems
Small-Scale V. Large-Scale Problems
Knowledge-Rich V. Knowledge-Lean Problems
Hierarchical V. Flat Problems
Solving Process Similarities
Exhaustive Search
Heuristic Search: Hill-Climbing
Heuristic Search: Means-Ends Analysis (Problem-Reduction)
Levels of Creativity
Distinguishing Features of High Creativity (Big-C) Problems
Minimal, Little-C and Big-C Creativity: Methodological Differences
Generating Novelty in Creative Problems
Novel Combinations and Combinatorial Explosions
Cognitive Level
Semantic Network Modelling and Spreading Activation
Neural Level
Phenomenological Level
Recent Cognitive Theories and Types of Creative Problem Solving
Analytic-Thinking Approach
Blind Variation and Selective Retention (BVSR) Approach
Relating Analytic-Thinking, BVSR, and Types of Creative Problems
Conclusion
References
Chapter 12
Humor and Creativity
Abstract
Introduction
Methods
A Sense of Humor
Humor and the Creative Mind
Humor and the Creative Personality
Humor––Creativity––Intelligence
Visual Humor and Creativity
Decoding Visual Humor
A - Examples Based on Incongruities
B - Examples That Require a Greater Cognitive Effort to Decipher the Humorous State
Verbal Humor as a Creative Meta-Language
The Connection between the Creative Deciphering of Humor and the Human Defense Mechanism
Verbal Humor Challenges the Mind
Conclusion
References
Chapter 13
Creativity and Meaning
Abstract
Introduction
Exploring the Interrelations of Creativity and Meaning
The Rational for Exploring the Interrelations of Creativity and Meaning
Defining Creativity
Defining Meaning
The Role of Meaning in Regard to Creativity
The Motivational Aspect
The Operational Aspect
Motivational Disposition, Meaning Profile and Creativity
Creating the Creative Product: Creativity and Creating Art
Motivation for Creativity
The Motivation for Creativity in Terms of the Cognitive Orientation Approach: Two Factors for Creativity and Three for Artistic Creativity
The Meaning Profile for Creativity
The Meaning Profile of Artists: Description and Components
The Meaning Profile of Artists: Characteristics
The Meaning Profile of Artists: The Core and the Branches
Meaning Profile of Creativity in Children
The Spectator of Art
The Creativity of the Art Spectator
Ardent and Regular Art Spectators
The Motivation of the Art Spectator: Four Factors of the Cognitive Orientation of the Art Spectators
The Meaning Profile of the ‘Ardent’ Art Spectator
The Meaning Profile of Art
Meaning in the World of Art
References
About the Authors
Index
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