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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • Creative thinking is a complex cognitive process.
  • The role of curiosity in creativity is increasingly recognized.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the relationship between curiosity and creative thinking.
  • To investigate the potential for inducing curiosity to enhance creativity.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on curiosity and creativity.
  • Theoretical argument for the necessity of trait-like curiosity.
  • Proposal for strategic induction of state-like curiosity.

Main Results:

  • Trait-like curiosity is a prerequisite for engaging in creative actions.
  • State-like curiosity can be strategically induced to foster creativity.
  • Curiosity operates agentically and strategically in enhancing creativity.

Conclusions:

  • Curiosity plays a vital and active role in creative thinking.
  • Interventions targeting curiosity can be effective in boosting creativity.
  • Understanding curiosity's mechanisms can lead to novel creativity enhancement strategies.