Creative thinking, obstacles

In the remaining sections of this chapter, we define creativity and describe the creative process. Then we list some of the obstacles to creative thinking and suggest ways to develop and improve creativity. 

VanCundy lists 30 obstacles to creative thinking which fall into five categories perceptual, emotional, cultural, environmental, and intellectual/expressive. Examples of these obstacles are shown in Table 4.7. 

There are some specific actions and attitndes that can be employed to overcome obstacles to creative thinking, inclnding (11) ... 

There are several operational techniques that may he used to help a group or individual to produce original ideas. These techniques are designed to enable the group or individual to overcome obstacles to creative thinking such as those described in Chapter 4. 

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