Motivation for Creation

What is Creativity?

Understanding the rapidly evolving field of creativity is complex, but a basic understanding can provide a framework to scaffold creative processes within ourselves and our children.

Generally defined as the ability to develop novel and useful ideas, creativity dazzles and delights us. From Leonardo Da Vinci’s prolific constructions to Albert Einstein’s theoretical propositions, we marvel at humans who develop unusual ideas that move the world.

But, how do we go beyond what we already know to generate ideas that are both innovative and beneficial?

Mechanisms of Creativity

The last component listed, intrinsic motivation, is often misunderstood. Employers, parents, teachers, and coaches inadvertently undermine natural drive by utilizing behavioral strategies that work in the short-term to obtain behavioral change. These ostensibly effective techniques weaken creativity in the long run.

Behavioral Foundations

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