Ignoring the role of reiterative processing and worldview transformation leads to exaggeration of the role of curiosity in creativity.

Behav Brain Sci

Department of Psychology, University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus, Fipke Centre for Innovative Research, University Way Kelowna BC,

Published: May 2024

The Novelty-Seeking Model does not address the iterative nature of creativity, and how it restructures one's worldview, resulting in overemphasis on the role of curiosity, and underemphasis on inspiration and perseverance. It overemphasizes the product; creators often seek merely to express themselves or figure out or come to terms with something. We point to inconsistencies regarding divergent and convergent thought.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S0140525X23003527DOI Listing

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