Psychology Of Creativity

Table of Contents

I. FUNDAMENTALS

1. Creativity as a Unique Human Ability

2. Definition of Creativity

3. Mental Processes Behind Creativity

II. KEY COMPONENTS

4. Imagination - The Engine of Creativity

5. Association of Ideas - Connecting the Seemingly Unrelated

6. Creative Problem Solving

7. Decision Making in the Creative Process

III. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

8. Influence of the Environment on Creativity

9. Work Environment That Encourages Creativity

10. Education and Training for the Development of Creativity

11. Motivation and Passion as Drivers of Creativity

IV. ADVANCED THEORIES AND CONCEPTS

12. Csikszentmihalyi 's Flow Theory

13. State of Flow and Its Relationship with Creativity

14. Amabile 's Theory of Creativity

15. The Role of the Work Environment in Creativity

16. Autonomy, Resources and Support in the Creative Process

17. Intrinsic Motivation and Positive Feedback

V. DEMONSTRATIONS

18. Manifestation of Creativity in Art

19. Creativity in Painting and Sculpture

20. Creativity Through Music and Dance

21. Literary Creativity - Writers and Poets

22. Creativity in Science and Technology

23. Creative Scientists and Engineers

24. Innovation and Advances Through Creativity

25. Creativity in Business and Entrepreneurship

26. Generation of Ideas and Innovative Strategies

27. Creativity in Marketing Strategy

28. Creativity in Education

29. Encouraging Creative Thinking in Students

30. Therapeutic Applications of Creativity