"...[the author] has offered a new and potentially profitable direction for studying one of psychology's most significant, but elusive, topics."—Contemporary Psychology"Baer's book has what monographs in the social and behavioral sciences are supposed to have, namely a clear and progressive message which is supported by sound empirical research. Baer's primary message about a specificity of thinking takes us an important step closer to understanding the creative process. His research involves real creative products, not just solutions to hypothetical problems. At least as important is that these creations are the products of students of various ages. This makes for clear implications in the classroom. This book really has a great deal in its favor, and educators and cognitive scientists alike will find it of interest and value."—Mark A. RuncoCalifornia State University, Fullerton, Editor, Creativity Research Journal

• Contents: Preface. Introduction. Theories of Creativity. Empirical Evidence for the Divergent-Thinking Theory of Creativity. Research on the Generality of Creative Performance Across Task Domains. Evaluations of the Effects of Training in Divergent Thinking on Creative Performance. Conclusions.

"...[the author] has offered a new and potentially profitable direction for studying one of psychology's most significant, but elusive, topics."—Contemporary Psychology"Baer's book has what monographs in the social and behavioral sciences are supposed to have, namely a clear and progressive message which is supported by sound empirical research. Baer's primary message about a specificity of thinking takes us an important step closer to understanding the creative process. His research involves real creative products, not just solutions to hypothetical problems. At least as important is that these creations are the products of students of various ages. This makes for clear implications in the classroom. This book really has a great deal in its favor, and educators and cognitive scientists alike will find it of interest and value."—Mark A. RuncoCalifornia State University, Fullerton, Editor, Creativity Research Journal

• Contents: Preface. Introduction. Theories of Creativity. Empirical Evidence for the Divergent-Thinking Theory of Creativity. Research on the Generality of Creative Performance Across Task Domains. Evaluations of the Effects of Training in Divergent Thinking on Creative Performance. Conclusions.