New Horizons in Creativity

The book is devoted to exploring creativity from several points of view and in a variety of domains that are mostly not discussed in the common approaches to creativity. An endeavor of this kind is of particular importance at the present time which is marked by the occurrence and necessity of changes in many domains of life and social functioning. Creativity is probably a major resource for dealing with the changes in a manner that minimizes suffering and maximizes growth for the individual and for humanity at large. The book includes 13 chapters by world-renowned experts in creativity which present new viewpoints about major processes of creativity and main domains in which it is manifested and needs to be explored. Two of the chapters are devoted to health and wellbeing, dealing with the role of intuition in medicine (chapter 7), of technology in nursing (chapter 9) and of mindfulness and related techniques in mental wellbeing (chapter 8). The emotional aspect is counterbalanced by the cognitively grounded explorations dealing with problem-solving (chapter 11), science and education in mathematics (chapter 10) and with humor (chapter 12) which contributes its share for moderating excessive seriousness in most domains of life. Three chapters deal with organization in terms of work, production (chapters 2 and 3) and perhaps unexpectedly with diplomacy (chapter 4) which provides the overall framework for social and administrative functioning. Creativity in the external environment is the dominant theme of the chapter that deals with the landscape (chapter 5) and ecology (chapter 6). The book is framed by two chapters in the beginning (chapter 1) and at the end (chapter 13). The first chapter provides an introduction to the study of creativity based on the major developmental trends in theory and methodology in the past up to the present (chapter 1). The last chapter provides an integrative introduction for development of creativity in the future, based on motivation, cognition and emotion, characterizing the producers of creativity and those who benefit from it through experiencing and implementation (chapter 13). Each chapter contributes its share to highlighting the role and potential contribution of creativity to enhancing the meaningfulness of our life and being in the world. Contents Foreword References Preface Creativity Past and Future Some Notes About this Book References Chapter 1 Frontiers of Creativity Research Abstract Introduction Creative Potential Ignoring Creative Potential Broadening Conceptions of Creativity with New Domains Conclusion References Chapter 2 Creativity in Organizations Abstract Introduction Creativity Defined Different Perspectives on Creativity as Applied to Organizational Context Approaches to Creativity and Their Applications to Organizations Mihály Csikszentmihály - The Systems Model Robert Sternberg and Todd Lubart – The Investment Theory of Creativity Teresa Amabile - The Componential Theory of Creativity Carl R. Rogers – Theory of Creativity The Concept of the Fully Functioning Person The Development of an Optimally Functioning Personality Management and Leadership for Creative and Innovative Organizations Manager/Leader as a Factor Influencing Creativity and Innovation in the Organization Creative and Innovative Organizational Climate Conclusion Acknowledgment References Chapter 3 The Innovator’s Mind: Illuminating a Mental Hologram of Reality( Abstract Introduction Social Learning Concept of Culture Mental Hologram Innovation Method Matching the Minds Phase 1: Minds’ Synchronization Step 1. Symmetrical Exchange of Valuable Knowledge and Experience Step 2. Adjustment to a Shared Framing of the Problem Phase 2. Illuminating a Mental Hologram of Reality Step 3. Establishing a New Dimension to the Solution Space Step 4. 3-D Insight and Eureka Moment Conclusion References Chapter 4 Creativity in Diplomacy: The Case of the Global Diplomacy Lab Abstract Introduction Innovation Diplomacy and Science Diplomacy Diplomacy and Its Various Tracks The Global Diplomacy and Diplomacy 4.0 The GDL’s Methodology and Processes The GDL’s Impact Evaluation Creativity: A New Approach for Diplomacy A Case Study from the Global Diplomacy Lab: The Demographic Dividend Foreword13 Introduction Power Dynamics at Play By Sonja Peteranderl Fighting Stereotypes: Africa is not a Country Predefined Mindsets: The Form of Cooperation reflects Asymmetrical Power Dynamics Tackling Distrust: The Context of International Collaboration Processes is often Invisible Partners and Places From the Parliament to the Street: Collaboration with Local Partners The Importance of Local Stakeholders: Building Networks Field Visits: Including Further Expertise Incorporating Tradition Methodology From Your Secret Friend, with Love Social Forms: From the ‘Open Diary’ to a Night on the Dancefloor Building Trust, Co-creating Ideas Simulating Diplomacy, even when It Hurts Speaking to the Challenges: Working with Complexity and Uncertainty Keeping up the Dialogue Reflection and Conclusion Challenges and Questions for 2020 and Beyond Towards the Future of the GDL Conclusion Reaching High for Change Conclusion References Chapter 5 Creativity, Sensory Landscape and Place Branding: The Soundscape of Agios Lavrentios, Greece Abstract Introduction Conceptual Framework: Creativity, Sensory Landscape and Place Branding Research Area and Methodology Results: The Soundscape of Agios Lavrentios and Its Promotion Conclusion Acknowledgment Appendix Acknowledgment References Chapter 6 Creative Ecology: Innovation and Creativity Driven Solutions for Sustainability Abstract Introduction Literature Framework for Creative Ecology Creative Solution Examples Energy Use Waste Reduction People/Goods Movement Conclusion and Recommendations References Chapter 7 Creative Intuition in the Practice of Medicine: The Importance of Tolerating Uncertainty Abstract Introduction The Concept of Intuition and Intuitive Decision Making Intuition as a Non-Analytical Way of Information Processing Intuitive Decision Making in Medicine Survey About the Use of Intuition in Health Care Determinants of Intuitive Decision Making Instances of Intuitive Decision Making Discussion Suggestions for Training and Education Conclusion References Chapter 8 Creativity: Constructivist, Psychodynamic and Mindfulness Perspectives Abstract Introduction Meditation Practice The Unconscious and Awareness: Freud and Kelly Polymorphic Reality and Creativity Polymorphic Realities: Lacan and Kelly Collective Sense-Making A Map is Not the Territory The Unconscious versus Levels of Awareness Somatic and Other Non-Verbal Sense-Making Suspension of Construing Dilation and Constriction in Construing Psychological Submergence as a Defense Tightening and Loosening of One’s Construct System Tightening and Loosening in Therapy and Meditation Dualism: Constructivist and Buddhist Perspectives Ascendance, Descendance and Transcendence Dualistic Illusion versus Non-Dual States Conclusion References Chapter 9 Technological Creativity: Incorporation of Computational Thinking in Nursing Education Abstract Introduction Computational Thinking The Pilot Study Discussion Conclusion References Chapter 10 Scientific Creativity and Education Abstract Introduction Scientific Creativity and Its Obstacles What is Scientific Creativity? Deductive, Inductive and Abductive Reasoning Obstacles to Scientific Creativity Scientific Education and Creativity Why Creativity is an Important Issue in Scientific Education? Some Guidelines for Stimulating Creativity in Scientific Education Deconstruct Initial Knowledge Studying the History of Science Encouraging Confrontation between Ideas Conclusion References Chapter 11 Problem Solving and Creativity Abstract Introduction Defining Problems Defining “Creative” and “Creativity” Novelty and Value Novelty, Non-Obviousness, and Surprise Intentional Novelty Relating “Creative” and “Problem” Definitions Similarities and Differences among Problems Structural Similarities Structural Differences Well-Defined versus Ill-Defined Problems Restructuring (Insight) versus Routine Problems Small-Scale V. Large-Scale Problems Knowledge-Rich V. Knowledge-Lean Problems Hierarchical V. Flat Problems Solving Process Similarities Exhaustive Search Heuristic Search: Hill-Climbing Heuristic Search: Means-Ends Analysis (Problem-Reduction) Levels of Creativity Distinguishing Features of High Creativity (Big-C) Problems Minimal, Little-C and Big-C Creativity: Methodological Differences Generating Novelty in Creative Problems Novel Combinations and Combinatorial Explosions Cognitive Level Semantic Network Modelling and Spreading Activation Neural Level Phenomenological Level Recent Cognitive Theories and Types of Creative Problem Solving Analytic-Thinking Approach Blind Variation and Selective Retention (BVSR) Approach Relating Analytic-Thinking, BVSR, and Types of Creative Problems Conclusion References Chapter 12 Humor and Creativity Abstract Introduction Methods A Sense of Humor Humor and the Creative Mind Humor and the Creative Personality Humor––Creativity––Intelligence Visual Humor and Creativity Decoding Visual Humor A - Examples Based on Incongruities B - Examples That Require a Greater Cognitive Effort to Decipher the Humorous State Verbal Humor as a Creative Meta-Language The Connection between the Creative Deciphering of Humor and the Human Defense Mechanism Verbal Humor Challenges the Mind Conclusion References Chapter 13 Creativity and Meaning Abstract Introduction Exploring the Interrelations of Creativity and Meaning The Rational for Exploring the Interrelations of Creativity and Meaning Defining Creativity Defining Meaning The Role of Meaning in Regard to Creativity The Motivational Aspect The Operational Aspect Motivational Disposition, Meaning Profile and Creativity Creating the Creative Product: Creativity and Creating Art Motivation for Creativity The Motivation for Creativity in Terms of the Cognitive Orientation Approach: Two Factors for Creativity and Three for Artistic Creativity The Meaning Profile for Creativity The Meaning Profile of Artists: Description and Components The Meaning Profile of Artists: Characteristics The Meaning Profile of Artists: The Core and the Branches Meaning Profile of Creativity in Children The Spectator of Art The Creativity of the Art Spectator Ardent and Regular Art Spectators The Motivation of the Art Spectator: Four Factors of the Cognitive Orientation of the Art Spectators The Meaning Profile of the ‘Ardent’ Art Spectator The Meaning Profile of Art Meaning in the World of Art References About the Authors Index Blank Page Blank Page "The book is devoted to exploring creativity from several points of view and in a variety of domains that are mostly not discussed in the common approaches to creativity. An endeavor of this kind is of particular importance at the present time which is marked by the occurrence and necessity of changes in many domains of life and social functioning. Creativity is probably a major resource for dealing with the changes in a manner that minimizes suffering and maximizes growth for the individual and for humanity at large. The book includes 13 chapters by world-renowned experts in creativity which present new viewpoints about major processes of creativity and main domains in which it is manifested and needs to be explored. Two of the chapters are devoted to health and well-being, dealing with the role of intuition in medicine (chapter 7), of technology in nursing (chapter 9) and of mindfulness and related techniques in mental well-being (chapter 8). The emotional aspect is counterbalanced by the cognitively-grounded explorations dealing with problem-solving (chapter 11), science and education in mathematics (chapter 10) and with humor (chapter 12) which contributes its share for moderating excessive seriousness in most domains of life. Three chapters deal with organization in terms of work, production (chapters 2 and 3) and perhaps unexpectedly with diplomacy (chapter 4) which provides the overall framework for social and administrative functioning. Creativity in the external environment is the dominant theme of the chapter that deals with the landscape (chapter 5) and ecology (chapter 6). The book is framed by two chapters in the beginning (chapter 1) and at the end (chapter 13). The first chapter provides an introduction to the study of creativity based on the major developmental trends in theory and methodology in the past up to the present (chapter 1). The last chapter provides an integrative introduction for development of creativity in the future, based on motivation, cognition and emotion, characterizing the producers of creativity and those who benefit from it through experiencing and implementation (chapter 13). Each chapter contributes its share to highlighting the role and potential contribution of creativity to enhancing the meaningfulness of our life and being in the world"-- Provided by publisher