(1) All cognitive endeavours require new associations to be made, or old ones
to be reviewed. (2) There are marked differences between individuals in the
speed with which associations are formed. (3) Speed in the formation of
associations is the foundation of individual differences in intelligence. (4) Only
a sub-sample of associations is relevant in a given problem. (5) Individuals
differ in the range of associations considered in problem-solving. (6) Wideness of range is the foundation of individual differences in creativity. (7) Wideness
of range is in principle independent of speed of forming associations,
suggesting that intelligence and creativity are essentially independent. (8)
However, speed of forming associations leads to faster learning, and hence to a
greater number of elements with which to form associations. (9) The range of
associations considered for problem-solving is so wide that a critical evaluation
is needed (comparator) to eliminate unsuitable associations. (10)
Genuine creativity requires (a) a large pool of elements to form associations,
(b) speed in producing associations, and (c) a well-functioning comparator to
eliminate false solutions.
Genius - H. J. Eysenck
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