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Creativity and intelligence: A link to different levels of human needs hierarchy?
Aljoscha C Neubauer1, Khatuna Martskvishvili2
1Differential Psychology Unit, Department of Psychology, University of Graz, Graz, Austria.
Heliyon
|June 7, 2018
Summary
Intelligence relates to basic needs, while creativity is linked to higher-level needs and self-actualization. This study clarifies the distinct roles of intelligence and creativity in human motivation and development.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Cognitive Science
- Human Needs Theory
Background:
- The relationship between intelligence and creativity remains incompletely understood.
- Previous research has not clearly delineated their connections to human needs hierarchy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the differential relationships between intelligence, creativity, and levels of human needs satisfaction/frustration.
- To explore how these cognitive traits align with basic versus self-actualization needs.
Main Methods:
- 342 participants completed intelligence and creativity assessments.
- Human needs satisfaction/frustration and self-actualization were measured using inventories.
- Correlational analyses examined the associations between cognitive measures and need levels.
Main Results:
- Intelligence showed a positive correlation with lower-level needs, supporting its role in adaptation.
- Creativity measures (divergent thinking, creative achievements) were positively associated with higher-level needs and self-actualization.
- Results largely confirmed the hypothesis regarding distinct need associations for intelligence and creativity.
Conclusions:
- Intelligence and creativity appear to be differentially related to distinct levels of human needs.
- Findings contribute to understanding the unique nature and functions of intelligence and creativity.
- The study supports creativity's role in self-actualization and higher psychological needs.
Keywords:
Psychology
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