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  • Psychology
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • The novelty-seeking model (NSM) has been proposed as a framework for understanding creativity and curiosity.
  • However, its explanatory power for these complex cognitive phenomena is debated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically evaluate the novelty-seeking model (NSM) as a unifying framework for creativity and curiosity.
  • To assess the validity of arguments linking curiosity and creativity through the NSM.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of the novelty-seeking model (NSM).
  • Review of existing literature on curiosity and creativity.
  • Evaluation of theoretical arguments supporting a curiosity-creativity link within the NSM framework.

Main Results:

  • The NSM does not adequately explain key aspects and manifestations of curiosity.
  • Arguments supporting a shared core process or superficial associations between curiosity and creativity within the NSM are unconvincing.
  • The NSM fails to generate useful predictive insights into the relationship between curiosity and creativity.

Conclusions:

  • The novelty-seeking model (NSM) is an inadequate framework for understanding the relationship between creativity and curiosity.
  • Further theoretical development is needed to establish a robust link between these constructs.
  • The current NSM lacks the explanatory and predictive power required for a comprehensive scientific understanding.