Creativity can be enhanced by experiencing cultures different from one's own, according to a new study.
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June 30, 2010
Experiencing different cultures enhances creativity
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June 22, 2010
Get Creative: 7 More Psychological Techniques
Trying to make connections? Here are seven more research based techniques to increase creativity.» You can also follow PsyBlog on Twitter and Facebook.
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May 24, 2010
More brains and bonkers connection: thinking out of a broken box
Image via WikipediaWe have covered many studies linking creativity with Psychosis and this new study by Manzano et al provides further corroborating evidence.Dopamine has been linked with psychosis and is now also being increasingly being linked with creativity, especially divergent creativity and thinking style.Divergent thinking is influenced by dopaminergic function. Reuter [6] found a correla
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March 1, 2010
The Amateur License: Making a Hobby of Creativity
When it comes to creativity, what's the dirtiest word you know? "Amateur" is certainly right up there with the best of them. Think of all the times you've heard the put-down, "Oh, he (or she) is just an amateur." In other words, no good, not serious, maybe even a goof-off, certainly unprofessional. As if professional expertise were the only allowable license to engage in any number of arts and cr
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February 27, 2010
February 25, 2010
Am happy, will seek novelty; am sad, will stick with familiar
Image by Getty Images via DaylifeI have earlier written about the entrepreneurial roller-coaster and how when entrepreneurs are in a happy mood, they focus on long-term vision related creativity; while when they are in negative mood they focus on the task at hand. I had also tried to relate this to prevention and promotion focus More >Rating: 0.0/10 (0 votes cast)Related posts:Entrepreneurial
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July 15, 2009
Is Harry Really Hairy?
In a recent book, and accompanying article, autistic savant Daniel Tammet explored the connections between associative thought and creativity. Inspired by his thoughts, I found myself exploring all the ways associative thinking manifests in my life. As I explored, I realized something that I hadn't expected - that the roots of many of my social issues lie at the intersection of visual and a
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April 27, 2009
New Evidence Shows Living Abroad Linked To Creativity
Living in another country can be a cherished experience, but new research suggests it might also help expand minds. This research, published by the American Psychological Association, is the first of its kind to look at the link between living abroad and creativity. "Gaining experience in foreign cultures has long been a classic prescription for artists interested in stimulating their imaginat
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