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Be curious: Strategic curiosity drives creativity

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 May 2024

Maciej Karwowski Open the ORCID record for Maciej Karwowski [Opens in a new window]  and
Aleksandra Zielińska
Maciej Karwowski*
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Institute of Psychology, University of Wroclaw, Wrocław, Poland maciej.karwowski@uwr.edu.pl aleksandra.zielinska@uwr.edu.pl https://www.creativity-lab.pl/team
Aleksandra Zielińska
Affiliation:
Institute of Psychology, University of Wroclaw, Wrocław, Poland maciej.karwowski@uwr.edu.pl aleksandra.zielinska@uwr.edu.pl https://www.creativity-lab.pl/team
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Abstract

Ivancovsky et al. provide a compelling argument for the role of curiosity in creative thinking. We argue that (a) trait-like curiosity is necessary to engage in creative actions and (b) state-like curiosity might be effectively and strategically induced during interventions. Thus, we posit that curiosity works in an agentic and strategic way in strengthening creativity.

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Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 47 , 2024 , e104
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