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There is a strong attraction among scientists, educators, and psychologists to creativity, and this attraction is supported by theories of creativity, theories of intelligence, or education because of current, rapid societal changes, global economic reformation, and technology development that require creative solutions. Because advances in science and technology are likely to affect leadership in industrial productivity, the appeal of creativity for scientists has grown among international competitors.
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Kim, M. (2016). Importance of Creative Thinking for Paradigm Shifts that Foster Scientific Advances. In: Demetrikopoulos, M.K., Pecore, J.L. (eds) Interplay of Creativity and Giftedness in Science. Advances in Creativity and Giftedness. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6300-163-2_2
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