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Tal Ivancovsky1,2, Shira Baror3,4, Moshe Bar4
1Bar Ilan University Leslie and Susan Gonda Multidisciplinary Brain Research Center, Ramat Gan, Israel tala.iv@gmail.com.
The Behavioral and Brain Sciences
|May 21, 2024
Summary
Curiosity and creativity stem from the same novelty-seeking process. Diverse commentaries expanded this model, highlighting novelty, mechanisms, pathways, real-world applications, and the curiosity-creativity link.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Neuroscience
- Creativity Research
Background:
- The relationship between curiosity and creativity is complex and multifaceted.
- Previous models have not fully integrated these concepts as stemming from a unified process.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose and refine a model where curiosity and creativity are viewed as manifestations of a shared novelty-seeking process.
- To synthesize insights from diverse academic disciplines to enrich this proposed model.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 29 commentaries from various fields responding to an initial proposal.
- Identification and discussion of key theoretical and practical issues raised by commentators.
Main Results:
- Confirmation and expansion of the initial model through interdisciplinary feedback.
- Identification of five critical areas for future research: novelty constructs, underlying mechanisms, diverse pathways, real-world manifestations, and the direct link between curiosity and creativity.
Conclusions:
- Curiosity and creativity are deeply intertwined, likely originating from a common drive for novelty.
- The refined model provides a framework for understanding individual differences and developmental trajectories in both curiosity and creativity.
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