Resources necessary for creativity:

Cognitive:

Problem finding
Problem definition
Divergent thinking
Convergent thinking
Insight processes
Evaluation of competing ideas
Knowledge

Personality
Innovative style of thinking
Tolerance of ambiguity
Perseverance
Willingness to take intellectual risks
Courage of one’s convictions

Motivational

Task focused rather than goal focused

Environmental

Availability of stimulating activities
Emphasis on intellectual curiosity
Acceptance of child’s intellectual characteristics
Provision of systematic instruction relevant to child’s talent
Encouragement of original use of knowledge

Environment (cont.)

Provision of challenging, extended projects that promote tolerance of ambiguity, perseverance, and intellectual risk taking.
Emphasis on task-focused motivators