Characteristics of Creativity

Introduction:

There is no single theory, definition, or identification of creativity or a creative person. Researches propose that creativity is an ability that is a combination of genetic and environmental factors. They have also identified characteristics that may be important in the development of creative potential. These include cognitive, personal, and biographical. Creative people can be distinguished by their values, temperament, motivations, and the way they think. Think for example of a creative musician you are familiar with. Then think of a creative mathematician, scientist, or physicist. They have varying characteristics such as risk-taking, independence, and curiosity. They can also have common patterns like motivation or task commitment. Since creativity manifests differently in people, we have no consistent or definitive way to assess or identify it. Therefore, we must look at and support the characteristics associated with creativity (Starko, 2022).

Review the module resources and the readings. Find a support journal or article (within 10 years, peer-reviewed) about the topic. Then explain the cognitive, personal, and biographical characteristics. Provide specific examples and descriptions of what these creative characteristics look like in your setting and with your student. Add specific support from the research including your source. Include in-text citations and references at the end of the post.