The Effects of Constraints on Creativity
Location
CSU 201
Start Date
25-4-2005 8:30 AM
End Date
25-4-2005 10:00 AM
Student's Major
Psychology
Student's College
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Mentor's Name
Kevin Filter
Mentor's Department
Psychology
Mentor's College
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Description
Several studies have shown that constraints in the instructions to "be creative" have in turn affected the creative output. Therefore, it would seem that a varying amount of instruction would yield different levels of creativity. For that reason, 70 college students were given four sets of varying instructions to create an art project, specifically a mosaic. The results will be discussed in terms of the differences in the creativity and quality that was generated in the four conditions and then rated by a panel of advanced art students. Results will also be discussed in terms of implications for researchers and practitioners.
The Effects of Constraints on Creativity
CSU 201
Several studies have shown that constraints in the instructions to "be creative" have in turn affected the creative output. Therefore, it would seem that a varying amount of instruction would yield different levels of creativity. For that reason, 70 college students were given four sets of varying instructions to create an art project, specifically a mosaic. The results will be discussed in terms of the differences in the creativity and quality that was generated in the four conditions and then rated by a panel of advanced art students. Results will also be discussed in terms of implications for researchers and practitioners.
Recommended Citation
Aspenson, Jamie. "The Effects of Constraints on Creativity." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 25, 2005.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2005/oral-session-A/3
