The Torrance Kids at Mid-Life

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The Torrance Kids at Mid-Life Selected Case Studies of Creative Behavior

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Garnet W. Millar

Foreword by E. Paul Torrance

Book Code: AB6062

ISBN: 1-56750-606-2

ISBN-13: 978-1-56750-606-8

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360 pages, figures, photos, tables

Ablex Publishing

Publication: 10/30/2001

List Price: $131.95 (UK Sterling Price: £75.00)

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Media Type: Hardcover

Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4

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Series Title: Publications in Creativity Research

Description: Never has there been a longitudinal study of creativity of this magnitude. This book describes the original sample of students from two Minneapolis schools in 1958 and the longitudinal study envisioned by Dr. E. Paul Torrance, then director of the Bureau of Educational Research at the University of Minnesota. It explains two follow-up periods with the students in 1980 and 1998, with the view of measuring their adult creative achievements. The author in collaboration with Dr. Torrance has selected a sample of ten individuals, for case studies who serve to illustrate the predictive validity of the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking and the factors that support and sustain creativity as individuals mature. The case studies describe the individuals' school years, the first and second follow-up periods and an in-depth interview covering topics such as early influences on creativity, career paths and transitions, creative accomplishments, validation of the "Manifesto for Children," and reflections on creativity. The study will be of great interest to psychologists, college and university teachers, counselors, educators and parents. Themes are derived from an examination of the case studies, and key messages for creative living are proposed.

Table of Contents:

Foreword by E. Paul Torrance
Introduction and Background
Creativity: An Essential Skill for All
E. Paul Torrance--A Toast to "The Creativity Man"
The "Creativity Scene"--University of Minnesota (1958-1965)
Books on the Longitudinal Study
Review of the Literature
University Elementary School and Sidney Pratt Elementary School: "Creative Places" for Children
Longitudinal Studies
Genesis of the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking
Procedures
Description of Sample--Personal Profiles
Case Studies
Wendy Henry--"Creative Person-At-Large"
Kevin Lillhei-- A"Best Doctor in America"
Cathy Gorlin--From Grade 6 Class President to "Super Lawyer"
Ted Schwarzrock--Entrepreneur "in Overdrive"
Fritz Reeker-- A "Super Lawyer"
Alex Adams--A Medical Researcher
David Kwiat--Mandated to be Creative
Frederick Puzak--An Unconventional Thinker
Ann Lumry--A Playful, Gutsy Psychologist
Jim Young--A Multi-talented Adventure Seeker
Themes From the Case Studies
Early Influences on Creativity
Career Paths and Transitions
Creative Accomplishments
Manifesto for Children
Relfections on Creativity
Key Messages for Creative Living
Appendix A: Description of Creative Factors and Creative Strengths
Appenix B: Wendy Henry's Lecture--Torrance Lecture, Athens, Georgia, October 2000
Appendix C: Pratt and University Elementary Schools--1980 Follow-up Questionnaire and Supplementary Information--1980
Appendix D: Forty-year Follow-up Wuestionnaire for University Elementary and Pratt School Participants--1998
Appendix E: Interview Form--1998
Index

LC Card Number: 2001022178

LCC Class: BF408

Dewey Class: 153


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