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ERIC Number: EJ534573
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1996
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0195-2269
Some Reasons Why Childhood Creativity Often Fails to Make It Past Puberty into the Real World.
Albert, Robert S.
New Directions for Child Development, n72 p43-56 Sum 1996
Examines six sets of data on giftedness and creativity, finding little evidence for the belief that creativity in adults is mirrored in children. Questions whether children are creative, and whether creativity can be taught. Discusses creation of transitional objects; gaps, novelty, curiosity, and exploration; puberty as a developmental marker; cognitive maturity and ego defenses; and educational impediments to creativity. (DR)
Descriptors: Adults, Children, Cognitive Development, Creative Development, Creative Thinking, Creativity, Curiosity, Developmental Stages, Exploratory Behavior, Gifted, Influences, Puberty, Self Concept, Talent
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Creative Play
Note: Theme Issue Topic: "Creativity from Childhood through Adulthood: The Developmental Issues."