Abstract
This chapter examines theories and research on the creative personality. The personality approach to creative individuals offers a unique perspective on creativity, with both advantages and disadvantages. The personality approach has an advantage over many other approaches in that standardized assessment techniques are available. Research indicates that autonomy in its various manifestations may play a pivotal role in most or all creative work. This may be because autonomy is functionally related to creativity. It is necessary for all creativity. Autonomy may also underlie and explain a range of other correlates of creativity. Creative persons may have a tendency toward playfulness. This may be a reflection of spontaneity and self-actualization. Then there is the worldplay that involves fantasy daydreaming. These may be manifested in the construction of futuristic or other imaginary worlds and imaginary companions. Persistence might be viewed as a prerequisite for creative accomplishment simply because important insights often demand a large investment of time. The pros and cons of the personality approach are discussed throughout this chapter.
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