2.6 - A Systems View of Creativity Flashcards
What is the main focus of the presentation?
The presentation focuses on group creativity and its role in wider society, looking at creativity as a product and a process that operates at various levels of society.
Who is the key scholar mentioned in the presentation?
The main scholar discussed in the presentation is Mihai Csikszentmihalyi, known for his work on how creativity operates as a whole system in society.
What are the three components identified in Csikszentmihalyi’s model of creativity?
Csikszentmihalyi’s model of creativity consists of three components: the individual or group, the field, and the domain.
What is the role of the field in creativity?
The field refers to the group of experts that determines whether something is considered creative within a particular domain. It varies depending on the complexity of the domain and its ease of understanding.
How does Csikszentmihalyi define creativity at a macro level?
Creativity, at a macro level, is defined as any event or idea that changes an existing domain, such as introducing a new theory or art form. A creative person is the one who initiates this change.
What are some factors that influence whether an individual can change a particular domain creatively?
Factors include the ease of understanding the domain, the domain’s importance to society, its accessibility, and the presence of certain rules and parameters within the domain.
What role do gatekeepers play in creativity?
Gatekeepers are individuals or groups controlling resources, money, or time within a domain. They have a significant say in whether an idea or change is allowed to move from the individual or group to the wider society.
How do people’s biases and perceptions affect the recognition of creativity?
People tend to favor ideas that confirm their existing beliefs and biases. Additionally, ideas that conform to social norms and the status quo are more likely to be recognized as creative.
What are the potential consequences if a creative idea is not recognized?
If a creative idea is not recognized, it can have negative effects on the individual’s well-being and may discourage them from presenting more ideas in the future.
