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Chapter 7
Creativity Patterns
Creativity is an integral part of all intellectual endeavors and is critically needed in
all areas of research. However, it is a “soft” and poorly understood cognitive skill
and is universally acknowledged to be dicult or impossible to teach! Fortunately,
most individuals are amply creative if only the skill can be enhanced, focused, and
directed; directing attention is precisely where patterns excel.
Use the following seven patterns to grow and harness your creative energies for
the conduct of your research:
Enhancement Type
◾ Meditation (p. 152)
◾ Stimulating creativity (p. 153)
Utilization Type
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