Creative Experiences of Children

Creative Experiences for Children 2(1+1)

Lesson 5: Theoretical Perspectives on Creativity: Cognitive Theories

Cognitive Process theory

Five different views of the cognitive processes underlying creativity are described below. Creativity as a function of a cognitive process is illustrated by Osborn, Wallas, Gordon, Koestler and Guilford.

The term cognitive process means a volitional (ability to choose/ decision making) mental operation that can be learned in much the same way as solving a mathematical equation or speaking another language.

1. 1st Viewpoint
2. 2nd Viewpoint
3. 3rd Viewpoint
4. 4th viewpoint
5. 5th Viewpoint