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1. Ranita BanerjeeCourse 1.1.1 (2nd half) Unit 5CREATIVITY

2. DefinitionCreativity comes from the Latin term creare, "to create, make"Creativity is a phenomenon whereby something somehow 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 a physical object (such as an invention, a printed literary work, or a painting).

3. DefinitionCreativity, the ability to make or otherwise bring into existence something new, whether a new solution to a problem, a new method or device, or a new artistic object or form.

4. Many perspectives“Seeing the intersection of seemingly unrelated topics and combining them into something new.” – Brian Clark“Starting with nothing and ending up with something. Interpreting something you saw or experienced and processing it so it comes out different than how it went in.” – Henry Rollins

5. Many perspectives“Building universes out of nothing.” – Danny Sullivan“Tapping into your soul and your intuition and allowing them to guide what you make.” – Bernadette Jiwa“Giving the world something it didn’t know it was missing.” – Daniel Pink“Going to unexpected places.” – Shane Snow

6. Many perspectives“Living in possibility and abundance rather than limitation and scarcity.” – CJ Lyons“To me, creativity is seeing and communicating ideas in ways that are unique, compelling, and unexpected.” – Lee Odden“One part inspiration, one part motivation.” – Ann Handley

7. Many perspectives“Creativity (n): a word people use when they want to sound smart talking about a really abstract subject. Me? I prefer to avoid abstractions.” – Jon Morrow“The strange partnership between a human being’s labor and the mystery of inspiration.” – Elizabeth Gilbert“Seeing something that doesn’t exist and then making it so.” – Hugh Howey

8. Many perspectives“The ability to connect the seemingly unconnected and meld existing knowledge into new insight about some element of how the world works. That’s practical creativity. Then there’s moral creativity: to apply that skill towards some kind of wisdom on how the world ought to work.” – Maria Popova“Just making something. It might be something crummy or awkward or not ready for prime time. If you make something, you are creative.” – Sonia Simone“Taking what’s in front of you and everybody else and making something new out of it.” – Austin Kleon

9. Many perspectives“Creativity brings good things in the world that otherwise would not exist. It’s a noble act of pushing back darkness and giving hope to despair.” – Jeff Goins“Creativity is expressing your ideas in a full-contact, full-color way. It is using as many senses as possible to express an idea. It is the zone from which great, useful things are created.” – Pam Slim“Seeing patterns that others don’t and effectively communicating them.” – David Meerman Scott

10. CHARACTERISTICS OF CREATIVITY New Ideas InnovationCreativity creates new ideas, initiatives, strategies, policies, problem-solvingPositive attitudeA positive attitude is essential for thinking creatively, because it is this positivity that motivates the mind to look for details, wonder, and actually find solutions. A person who negatively shuts off potential possibilities and does not look at the world around them with such wonderful surprises.

11. CHARACTERISTICS OF CREATIVITY FearlessnessHighly creative people tend to believe in the VALUE of the ideas they come up with. They are also flexible, so they want to change; However, they do not seem to be worried about whether their idea is right or wrong because they believe that their idea values ​​the value of the field in which it lives Pre-conscious systemBefore starting one’s own work or doing work by others, consciousness is essential, otherwise, the work cannot be successful. New result orientationThe result of new creative work is because it includes new ideas.

12. CHARACTERISTICS OF CREATIVITY UniversalIt is a universal and general ability, to be used for any purpose because it is the creative spirit used in all areas of life – such as creative drawing, creative writing, and creative ideas.

13. CHARACTERISTICS OF CREATIVITY OriginalityCreativity is linked to an individual’s core contribution. Human powerCreativity is a human capacity, which creates new and unique ideas, ideas, and imagination.

14. CHARACTERISTICS OF CREATIVITYStrong motivation and determinationThis is where the hard work of creativity comes in. All think creatively but strong motivation and perseverance can help to turn the thoughts into reality . In addition, creative ideas will only remain in the mind of the individual without the opportunity to influence society and/or the community.

15. CHARACTERISTICS OF CREATIVITYFlexibilityIt involves a mindset that suggests that there may not be a single answer or solution to a particular problem. Flexible thinkers are not hemmed in by being overly-focused on one way of working and tend to be open to innovation. They can switch to alternative solutions/methods.

16. CHARACTERISTICS OF CREATIVITYIt can be natural or acquiredCreativity can be a natural or an acquired one, as some ideas are almost new and unique, but for some individuals, the ideas are not their own but are derived by knowledge and experience. A sense of intense curiosityCreative thinkers are fascinated with the world around them. They ask a lot of questions and tend to develop a very intense focus that often surprises them as they try to elaborate on how things work, or the beautiful structure, or whatever else they set their mind to.

17. NATURE OF CREATIVITYIt is universal (individual, cast, color, creed, age, location, culture) It is innate as well as acquired It produces something new or novel It is adventurous and open thinking (It encourages complete freedom to accept and express the multiplicity of responses) It carries ego involvement

18. NATURE OF CREATIVITY No positive correlation between Creativity and IntelligenceIt rests more on divergent thinking than on convergent thinkingCreativity and school achievement are not correlatedSociability and creativity are negatively correlatedCreativity and anxiety often go together

19. CHARACTERISTICS OF CREATIVE INDIVIDUALSGenuinely values intellectual and cognitive matters.Values own independence and autonomy.Is verbally fluent; can express ideas well.Enjoys aesthetic impressions; is aesthetically reactive.Is productive; gets things done.

20. CHARACTERISTICS OF CREATIVE INDIVIDUALSIs concerned with philosophical problems, for example, religion, values, the meaning of life.Has high aspiration level for self.Has wide range of interests.Thinks and associates ideas in unusual ways; has unconventional thought processes; can make unusual connections to unrelated ideas or things.Is an interesting, arresting person.Appears straightforward, forthright and candid in dealings with others.

21. CHARACTERISTICS OF CREATIVE INDIVIDUALSCreative People are Energetic, but Focused Creative people have a great deal of energy, both physical and mental. They can spend hours working on a single thing that holds their attention, yet seem to remain enthusiastic all the while. They are imaginative and curious and spend a great deal of time at rest, quietly thinking and reflecting on the things that hold their interest

22. CHARACTERISTICS OF CREATIVE INDIVIDUALS Creative People are Smart, but also NaïveCreative people tend to be smart, but research in 2013 has shown that having a very high IQ is not necessarily correlated with higher levels of creative achievement - personality traits are important tooCsikszentmihalyi notes that studies suggest that there seems to be a cutoff point at around 120.1 Having a higher than average intelligence might contribute to creativity, but having an IQ over 120 does not necessarily lead to greater creativity.

23. CHARACTERISTICS OF CREATIVE INDIVIDUALSCreative People are Playful, yet DisciplinedCsikszentmihalyi notes that a playful attitude is one of the hallmarks of creativity, but this lightheartedness and excitement is also mirrored by a major paradoxical trait — perseverance.When working on a project, creative people tend to exhibit determination and doggedness. 

24. CHARACTERISTICS OF CREATIVE INDIVIDUALS Creative People Are Extroverted and IntrovertedWhile we often fall into the trap of categorizing people as solely extroverted or introverted, Csikszentmihalyi suggests that creativity requires combining both of these personality types.

25. CHARACTERISTICS OF CREATIVE INDIVIDUALSCreative People are Proud, yet ModestHighly creative people tend to be proud of their achievements and accomplishments, yet they are also aware of their place. They have tremendous respect for others who work in their field and the influence that those previous innovations have had on their work. They can see that their work is often remarkable in comparison to that of others, but it is not something they focus on.

26. CHARACTERISTICS OF CREATIVE INDIVIDUALSCreative People are not Weighed Down by Rigid Gender RolesCreative individuals resist, to at least some degree, the often rigid gender stereotypes and roles that society often tries to enforce. Creative girls and women tend to be more dominant than other girls, he suggests, while creative boys and men are less aggressive and more sensitive than other males.

27. CHARACTERISTICS OF CREATIVE INDIVIDUALSCreative People are Conservative, yet RebelliousCreative people are "out-of-the-box" thinkers by definition, and we often think of them as non-conformist and even a little bit rebellious. But Csikszentmihalyi believes that it is impossible to be truly creative without having first internalized cultural norms and traditions. Being able to appreciate and even embrace the past, while still seeking new and improved ways of doing things. 

28. CHARACTERISTICS OF CREATIVE INDIVIDUALSCreative People are Passionate, but Objective about their workCreative people don't just enjoy their work — they dearly and passionately love what they do. But just being passionate about something does not necessarily lead to great work. Imagine a writer so in love with his writing that he is unwilling to edit a single sentence. Creative people love their work, but they are also objective about it and willing to be critical (and take criticism) of it. They are able to separate themselves from their work and see areas that need work and improvement.

29. CHARACTERISTICS OF CREATIVE INDIVIDUALSCreative People Are Sensitive and Open to Experience, but Happy and JoyfulCsikszentmihalyi also suggests that creative people tend to be more open and sensitive, characteristics that can bring both rewards and pains. The act of creating something, of coming up with new ideas and taking risks, often opens people up to criticism and even scorn. It can be painful, even devastating, to devote years to something only to have it rejected, ignored, or ridiculed.But being open to the creative experience is also a source of great joy. It can bring tremendous happiness, and many creative people believe that such feelings are well worth the trade-off for any possible pain.

30. Factors affecting CreativityExperienceFearlessnessDesireEnvironment Space and time

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33. Elements of Creativity FlexibilityBeing able to generate a variety of ideas and responses, across different categories and to look at things from different points of view.Being able to make connections across domains and between ideas that may have seemed unconnected.  They are also able to look at a challenge or generate options by examining a situation from multiple perspectives.  For example: When dealing with customers, being able to see a situation from a customer’s point of view. 

34. Types of FlexibilityFlexibility, which encompasses a. Spontaneous flexibility, or the ability to demonstrate flexibility; b. Adaptive flexibility, or the ability to produce responses that are novel and high in quality

35. Elements of Creativity FluencyBeing able to generate a large number of ideas or responses and  to make a deliberate effort to continue to generate alternatives even when you are satisfied with what you have.Being able to push past the first “right” answer and generate several more “right” answers in order to benefit from having options to test and select from. First third of ideas generated are those ideas which have already been tried, the second third are ideas that have previously been considered and the breakthrough ideas lie in the final third where new ideas are generated.

36. Types of FluencyFluency, which encompassesa. Ideational fluency, or the ability rapidly to produce a variety of ideas that fulfill stated requirements;b. Associational fluency, or the ability to generate a list of words, each of which is associated with a given word; c. Expressional fluency, or the ability to organize words into larger units, such as phrases, sentences, and paragraphs;

37. Elements of Creativity OriginalityBeing able to get away from the obvious and commonplace to generate novel ideas and responses.Being able to offer unusual responses to challenges.  These responses will be unexpected and unfamiliar and may often lead to breakthrough solutions.

38. Elements of CreativityElaborationBeing able to embellish an idea by adding details to it thereby adding value and creating more interesting ideas.  An individual who has developed the skill of elaboration is able to enhance an idea or concept by adding details that help to bring the idea to life and create a better understanding  and appreciation of it.  These additional details can often transform an old idea into a new one with greater potential.

39. Types of Creativity Deliberate and Cognitive creativityThese People are purposeful Have a great amount of knowledge about a particular subject and combine their skills and capabilities to prepare a course of action to achieve something. This type of creativity occurs from working for a very long time in a particular area.People who fall under this type of category of creativity are usually proficient at research, problem- solving, investigation and experimentation. These types of creative people spend a great deal of time every single day testing to develop new solutions.Thomas Alva Edison is one prominent example of this type of creative people.

40. Types of CreativityDeliberate And Emotional CreativityPeople who let their work get influenced by their state of emotions. Are very emotional and sensitive in nature. These individuals prefer relatively quiet and personal time to reflect and they usually have a habit of diary writing. However, they are equally logical and rational in decision making. Their creativity is always a balanced product of deliberate emotional thinking and logical actions.This type of creativity happens to people at random moments. Those moments are usually referred to as “a-ha!” moments when someone suddenly thinks of a solution to some problem or think of some innovative idea.For example, there are situations when you feel low and emotional which distracts you from your work. In those kinds of situations, you should take 5 minutes and point out the things which are making you sad and keep them aside and focus on the work in hand. It will help you to get improvised results and you will get work done easily. One should seek “quiet time” for deliberate and emotional creativity to happen to them.

41. Types of CreativitySpontaneous and Cognitive creativitySpending a long time to crack a problem but can’t think of any solution and suddenly you think of a solution and everything falls in place. The same case happened with the great scientist Isaac Newton.One has the knowledge to get a particular job done, but he requires inspiration and a hint to walk towards the right path. Spontaneous and cognitive creativity takes place when the conscious mind stops working and go to relax and unconscious mind gets a chance to work.Indulging in different and unrelated activities, the unconscious mind gets a chance to connect information in new ways which provide solutions to the problems.

42. Types of Creativity Spontaneous And Emotional CreativitySpontaneous ideas and creativity happen when conscious and Prefrontal brain is resting. This type of creativity is mostly found in a great artist such as musicians, painters, and writers etc. This type of creativity is also related to “epiphanies” a sudden realization of something. Spontaneous and emotional creativity is responsible for a scientific breakthrough, religious and also philosophical discoveries. Those moments are defined as rare moments when great discoveries take place. There is no need to have specific knowledge for “spontaneous and emotional” creativity to happen but there should be a skill such as writing, musical or artistic. It can not be acquired

43. Nurturing CreativityFreedom to RespondOpportunity for Ego InvolvementEncouraging Originality and FlexibilityRemoval of Hesitation and FearProviding Supportive EnvironmentDeveloping proper habits

44. Nurturing CreativityAvoidance of blocks to creative thinkingReform of curriculum and evaluation systemSpecial techniques as brainstorming, teaching model, gaming Setting example

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