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Chapter 9

Handbook of Research on Creative Problem-Solving Skill Development in Higher Education

Reasoning that brings together relevant information to arrive a valid conclusion.

Published in Chapter:

International Center for Studies in Creativity: Curricular Overview and Impact of Instruction on the Creative Problem-Solving Attitudes of Graduate Students

Gerard J. Puccio (Buffalo State, State University of New York, USA), Susan Keller Mathers (Buffalo State, State University of New York, USA), Selcuk Acar (Buffalo State, State University of New York, USA), and Nur Cayirdag (Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University, Turkey)

Source Title: Handbook of Research on Creative Problem-Solving Skill Development in Higher Education

DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0643-0.ch009

Abstract

This chapter provides an overview of the programs offered by the International Center for Studies in Creativity (ICSC) at Buffalo State, State University of New York, where creativity is taught and studied extensively at the graduate and undergraduate level. Following the discussion on creativity as a 21st century skill and perennial need for creativity in the workforce, programs and courses are introduced along with the historical roots and philosophy of creativity at ICSC. The Creative Problem Solving Model, which represents the core of the curriculum, is described. The chapter also presents the results of the study regarding the impact of the graduate program on the creative problem solving attitudes of the graduate students based on qualitative and quantitative data.

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Chapter 12

The convergent thinking follows a procedure where a set of logical steps are employed to arrive at one particular solution, often defined as a “correct” solution. It is in contrast to divergent thinking which is characterized by a spontaneous, free-flowing, and “non-linear” manner.

Published in Chapter: Leveraging Computer Interface to Support Creative Thinking; From: Interface Support for Creativity, Productivity, and Expression in Computer Graphics

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Chapter 5

A problem solving technique involving the bringing together different ideas from different participants or fields to determine a most satisfying solution to a lucidly defined problem.

Published in Chapter: Teaching Creative Problem Solving in Engineering Education; From: Handbook of Research on Creative Problem-Solving Skill Development in Higher Education

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Chapter 3

The cognitive processes related to critical and analytical thought that help the individual to classify, analyze and synthesize information in order to come up with one single answer/solution to a question/problem.

Published in Chapter: Creative Discourse as a Means of Exploring and Developing Human Creativity; From: Applied Psycholinguistics and Multilingual Cognition in Human Creativity

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