RELATIONSHIP OF KNOWLEDGE AND ITS THINKING STRATEGIES WITH RESPECT TO IMPACT ON CREATIVE THINKING
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v7.i8s.2026.8151Keywords:
Creative Block, Cognitive Flexibility, Divergent Thinking, Knowledge Levels, Cognitive Development, Thinking Patterns, Problem-Solving, Cognitive Rigidity, Idea GeneraAbstract [English]
Creative thinking is not a modern skill; it began with early humans who used imagination to hunt, build shelters, communicate, and navigate unfamiliar environments to problem-solving in our careers, finding new solutions for everyday challenges and fostering societal survival. Creative thinking has been widely recognised as an essential skill, yet its relationship with knowledge remains unclear. While some theories suggest that greater knowledge enhances creativity by providing more mental resources, others argue that excessive knowledge can limit originality through cognitive rigidity. Knowledge grows with age but creativity does not always increase in the same way. In fact, many highly knowledgeable individuals experience reduced creative flexibility due to rigid thinking patterns. This study explores the relationship between students' knowledge levels and creative thinking. Individuals with different levels of knowledge will be compared to evaluate how prior information, academic understanding, and general awareness influence divergent thinking. By comparing participants with varying levels of knowledge, the research aims to determine whether knowledge enhances or constrains creative thinking.
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