Characteristics of Creative People

Other types of creativity are associated with the artists and writers, who are said to he inspired, and whose genius largely seems to come from the subconscious. Still others possess a natural creativity which allows them to he great dancers, singers, musicians, or athletes. 

Researchers have reported that children who are raised in a diversified and stimulating home environment, who experience unusual situations, and who are exposed to a wide range of ideas are more likely to be creative adults. They have also reported that creative adults, while children, liked school and did well, developed excellent work habits, were voracious readers, and were happier with books than with people. 

Some researchers have reported that creative individuals question accepted norms and assumptions and are alert to gaps in knowledge in their domain. They commonly have the ability to recognize good problems in their field and to apply themselves to solving these problems while ignoring others. 

Creative people are open to new experiences and growth. They typically are perseverant, curious, and inquisitive. They usually are highly motivated and well focused and are willing to confront hostility and take intellectual risks. They prefer to set their own rules rather than follow those set by others. They are sometimes unconventional in behavior, withdrawn, reflective, and internally preoccupied. 

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Chapter 4 has new sections on personality and learning styles, and characteristics of creative people. 

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