Creativity and Intuition

Year 2015, Volume: 2 Issue: 2, 9 - 21, 15.12.2015

Andrew Johnson

Abstract

Both creativity and intuition are traits that have led to humanity’s greatest
innovations. Creativity is a form of problem solving that can be found in all
areas of human endeavor. There are certain personal traits that highly creative
people seem to possess; however, there are also creative dispositions that can be
developed in order to enhance people’s creativity. Creativity relies on a
knowledge based and involves four types of thinking: fluency, flexibility,
elaboration, and originality. Creativity is a process not an event. This process
can be represented by the Wallas Four-Stage Model of Creativity. Intuition is a
sudden knowing or insight glean apart from logic or knowledge. Three levels or
types of intuition are identified here: rational intuition, predictive intuition, and
transformational intuition. There are a variety of things that can be used to
enhance the intuitive process such as quieting the mind, focused attention,
developing an attitude of receptiveness, validating images and impressions, and
free writes. Finally, intuition can be a valuable resource to use in problem
solving and decision making. 

Keywords

creativity, intuition, education

Creativity and Intuition

Abstract

Both creativity and intuition are traits that have led to humanity’s greatest innovations. Creativity is a form of problem solving that can be found in all areas of human endeavor. There are certain personal traits that highly creative people seem to possess; however, there are also creative dispositions that can be developed in order to enhance people’s creativity. Creativity relies on a knowledge based and involves four types of thinking: fluency, flexibility, elaboration, and originality. Creativity is a process not an event. This process can be represented by the Wallas Four-Stage Model of Creativity. Intuition is a sudden knowing or insight glean apart from logic or knowledge. Three levels or types of intuition are identified here: rational intuition, predictive intuition, and transformational intuition. There are a variety of things that can be used to enhance the intuitive process such as quieting the mind, focused attention, developing an attitude of receptiveness, validating images and impressions, and free writes. Finally, intuition can be a valuable resource to use in problem solving and decision making. 

Keywords

creativity, intuition, education

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