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Creativity is defined as “The cognitive processes that lead to the production of new, original ideas, processes or artefacts that are judged to be useful or otherwise of some value.”(Encyclopaedia of creativity Vol 2 pg 1) This essay will be looking at predominant theories relating to creative practise and identifying techniques and tools to enhance creative thinking. ...
Three recognised predominant theories relating to creativity and creative practise are, the four-stage process, the left and right brain theory and the Divergent thinking theory. Graham Wallis proposed in 1926 his theory that creativity involved a four-stage process. ... Through further research he was able to establish the dominant division of labour was as follows:
LEFT BRAIN RIGHT BRAIN
Word Rhythm
Logic Spatial Awareness
Numbers Dimensions
Sequence Imagination
Linearity Daydreaming
Analysis Colour
Lists Holistic Awareness
From this division of labour we can see the right side of the brain is largely responsible for qualities we associate with creativity. ... ” (The Encyclopaedia of Creativity, pg 631) Gilford suggested divergent thinking was made up of measurable components such as fluency, flexibility, originality and elaboration of thought.
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Title: creativity
Words: 1001 Rating: None Pages: 4 submitted by: 1meat2vege
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