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Psychology of Creativity

PSYCH 2462: Psychology of Creativity

An exploration into the contemporary psychology of creativity; The science of what creativity is, how we test it, and perspectives on becoming a creative person. Reading and discourse on psychological research into: cognition, intelligence, mental illness, motivation, environment, and more. Each week will focus on a new topic explored in the field.
Prereq: 1100 or 1100H.
Credit Hours
3

Sample Topics:

  • Theories of Creativity
  • Letters & Numbers
  • Assessing Creativity
  • Enhancing Creativity
  • The Creative Process
  • Designing like Da Vinci
  • Neuroscience, Biology and Drugs
  • Cognition & Divergent Creativity
  • Judgement, Perception & Uncertainty
  • A Creative Personality
  • Dreams & Madness
  • Motivation & Mood
  • The Roll of the Environment
  • Collective Creativity
  • Classroom Creativity
  • Manifestations of: Malevolence, Aesthetics, Imagination, Possibility

Meets the following Psychology Major Goals:

Scientific Inquiry & Critical Thinking

  • Engage in innovative & integrative thinking & problem solving

Ethical & Social Responsibility in a Diverse World

  • Build & enhance personal relationships
  • Adopt values that build community at local, national, & global levels

Communication

  • Exhibit effective presentation skills for different purposes
  • Interact effectively with others

Professional Development

  • Apply psychological content & skills to career goals 

To find course availability and times, please visit the Ohio State Course Catalog and Master Schedule.