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ERIC Number: EJ429011
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
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ISSN: ISSN-0012-1649
Career Landmarks in Science: Individual Differences and Interdisciplinary Contrasts.
Simonton, Dean Keith
Developmental Psychology, v27 n1 p119-30 Jan 1991
Examined the location of the first, best, and last contributions of creative careers. Hypotheses specified the ways in which these landmarks should vary according to individual differences and interdisciplinary contrasts. Hypotheses were confirmed for scientists and inventors. Results lead to further theoretical constraints, new predictions, and further suggestions. (BC)
Descriptors: Age, Creative Activities, Creative Development, Creativity, Individual Differences, Information Processing, Prestige, Science Careers, Scientists
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Career Patterns; Interdisciplinary Differences; Inventors; Landmarks; Life Span; Lifelong Career Development