Creativity
An Introduction

This introductory textbook features expert, cutting-edge theory and research on creativity tailored for undergraduate courses.

James C. Kaufman (Edited by), Robert J. Sternberg (Edited by)

9781108489379, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 8 April 2021

318 pages
25.2 x 19.5 x 1.9 cm, 0.83 kg

'A useful asset to those teaching and learning about the concept and phenomenon of creativity. It hits the sweet spot of offering thorough topical coverage within creativity research, but not being so broad as to overwhelm a non-expert reader. In addition to an overview encapsulating the field of creativity today, the textbook thoughtfully reinforces the applicability of research on creativity and the idea that creativity is an essential, boundary-crossing phenomenon.' Lauren Jin Woo, Arizona State University and Danah Henriksen, Michigan State University

This textbook is a systematic and straightforward introduction to the interdisciplinary study of creativity. Each chapter is written by one or more of the world's experts and features the latest research developments, alongside foundational knowledge. Each chapter also includes an introduction, key terms, and critical thought questions to promote active learning. Topics and authors have been selected to represent a comprehensive and balanced overview. Any reader will come away with a deeper understanding of how creativity is studied – and how they can improve their own creativity.

Preface James C. Kaufman and Robert J. Sternberg
1. Creativity: a historical perspective Vlad P. Gl?veanu and James C. Kaufman
2. An overview of creativity theories James C. Kaufman and Vlad P. Gl?veanu
3. Creativity in society Dean Keith Simonton
4. Assessment of creativity Jonathan A. Plucker, Matthew C. Makel and Meihua Qian
5. A lifespan developmental approach to creativity Anna N. N. Hui and Mavis W. J. He
6. Neuroscience of creativity Oshin Vartanian
7. Creativity and cognition, divergent thinking, and intelligence Anne M. Roberts, Robert J. Sternberg, Mark A. Runco, Selcuk Acar, Thomas B. Ward, Yuliya Kolomyts and James C. Kaufman
8. Cultural perspectives on creativity Todd Lubart, Vlad P. Gl?veanu, Herie de Vries, Ana Camargo and Martin Storme
9. Personality, emotions, and creativity Jessica Hoffmann, Zorana Ivcevic and Gregory Feist
10. Motivation and creativity Beth A. Hennessey
11. Creativity and mental health Shelley Carson, Ellen Yang and Marie Forgeard
12. Creativity in K12 schools Ronald A. Beghetto
13. Improving creativity in organizational settings Roni Reiter-Palmon, Ryan P. Royston and Kevin S. Mitchell
14. Enhancing creativity Robert J. Sternberg
Index.

Subject Areas: Neurosciences [PSAN], Educational psychology [JNC], Cognition & cognitive psychology [JMR], Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology [JMM], Social, group or collective psychology [JMH], Psychology [JM], Sociology [JHB]