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Createativity and Mood: Towards a Model of Cognitive Mediation

✍ Scribed by MARK A. PAPWORTH; IAN A. JAMES

Publisher
Creative Education Foundation
Year
2003
Tongue
English
Weight
138 KB
Volume
37
Category
Article
ISSN
0022-0175

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ABSTRACT

Empirical and biographical evidence reveals that the highly creative are more likely to experience mental health problems; most commonly depression and particularly within artistic fields. Cognitive theories of creative thinking suggest that artistic creativity may be associated with a divergent style of thinking, which is distinguished by specific differences with respect to logical appraisal skills. As similar patterns of appraisal are frequently found in those experiencing depression, it is suggested that appraisal may be a mediating feature between creativity and affect. This hypothesis is tested in the present study. Creativity, cognitive appraisal patterns and mood were measured in 104 undergraduate students (N = 36 art and 68 science) by standardised assessments. In keeping with predictions, art students were found to be more creative, experienced lower mood, and displayed greater degrees of distortion and bias in their appraisals.

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