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.
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