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Wheeler, Russell Arthur. (2001). Improving the understanding of the impact of creative problem solving training through an examination of individual differences. Unpublished masters thesis, State University College at Buffalo; Center for Studies in Creativity, Buffalo, NY.

Type of Resource: Dissertation/Thesis
Libary of Congress (LC) or Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) Call Number:
LC: BF408 .W44 2001

A research study designed to investigate the relationships between students who reported enjoyment of learning and the perceived future value of using the various components, stages and tools of the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) process, and their CPS styles as measured by the Buffalo Creative Process Inventory (BCPI). A key quantitative outcome revealed that the principles and tools in relation to the divergent thinking aspect of the CPS process were the most enjoyable to learn and rated the highest future value. Key qualitative outcomes described the CPS principle, Deferring Judgement, as a significant learning from the course, as well as the incorporation of course principles into one?s personal and professional lives. In contrast to the overall positive response to divergent thinking, individuals with High Ideator and High Developer preferences indicated that they did not enjoy or see much future value in these tools and principles. With regard to results of the four BCPI preferences, High Clarifiers enjoyed learning the CPS component, Explore the Challenge; whereas Low Clarifiers did not enjoy learning the CPS tool, Stick-em Up Brainstorming. High Ideators found the CPS tool, Praise First, (PPCo)/ALUo/LCOb? to be of use in the future, and Low Ideators did not enjoy learning the CPS principle, Be Affirmative. High Developers did not enjoy learning the CPS tool, Brainstorming, and Low Developers did not see future value in the CPS principle, Defer Judgment. Low Implementors enjoyed learning the CPS tool, Forced Connections. The implications of these, and other findings, are discussed.

Assessment / Creativity / Measurement / Surveys / Cognitive / Style / Models / CPS / Creative problem solving / Person

CBIR Record Number: 27680