The Standard Definition of Creativity

2012/01/01 by Mark A. Runco, Garrett Jaeger, Garrett J. Jaeger · 34 citations
Psychology · #Creativity in Education and Neuroscience

paper · doi:10.1080/10400419.2012.650092

openalex publication_date 2012/01/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/31

Abstract

This Correction focuses on issues surrounding definitions of creativity. No topic is more central to research on creativity. There is a clear need to “correct” at least one all-too-common oversight...

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