Creativity
Discuss the three-component model of creativity
Max J Meindl
California Coast University
Question #2: Discuss the three-component model of creativity.
The three-component model of creativity proposes that individual creativity essentially requires expertise, creative-thinking skills, and intrinsic task motivation. In a paper written by Teresa M. Amabile of the Harvard Business School titled COMPONENTIAL THEORY OF CREATIVITY, she proposes or puts forward the theory that “there are four components necessary for any creative response: three components within the individual – domain relevant skills, creativity-relevant processes, and intrinsic task motivation – and one component outside the individual – the social environment in which the individual is working” (Amabile, 2013). According to Ms. Amabile, “In the componential theory, the influences on creativity include three within-individual components: domain-relevant skills (expertise in the relevant domain or domains), creativity-relevant processes (cognitive and personality processes conducive to novel thinking), and task motivation (specifically, the intrinsic motivation to engage in the activity out of interest, enjoyment, or a personal sense of challenge). The component outside the individual is the surrounding environment – in particular, the social environment” (Amabile). Expertise is the essential for creative work efforts. Creativity is enabled and can have a multiplier effect when an individual has ability, project specific knowledge, appropriate proficiency, and some sort of experience or expertise in the specific task at hand. An individual must have domain relevant skills or knowledge with a technical and subject relevant skill base. Ms. Amabile noted “Domain-relevant skills include knowledge, expertise, technical skills,
intelligence, and talent in the particular domain where the problem-solver is working – such as product design or electrical engineering” (Amabile,
Max J Meindl
California Coast University
Question #2: Discuss the three-component model of creativity.
The three-component model of creativity proposes that individual creativity essentially requires expertise, creative-thinking skills, and intrinsic task motivation. In a paper written by Teresa M. Amabile of the Harvard Business School titled COMPONENTIAL THEORY OF CREATIVITY, she proposes or puts forward the theory that “there are four components necessary for any creative response: three components within the individual – domain relevant skills, creativity-relevant processes, and intrinsic task motivation – and one component outside the individual – the social environment in which the individual is working” (Amabile, 2013). According to Ms. Amabile, “In the componential theory, the influences on creativity include three within-individual components: domain-relevant skills (expertise in the relevant domain or domains), creativity-relevant processes (cognitive and personality processes conducive to novel thinking), and task motivation (specifically, the intrinsic motivation to engage in the activity out of interest, enjoyment, or a personal sense of challenge). The component outside the individual is the surrounding environment – in particular, the social environment” (Amabile). Expertise is the essential for creative work efforts. Creativity is enabled and can have a multiplier effect when an individual has ability, project specific knowledge, appropriate proficiency, and some sort of experience or expertise in the specific task at hand. An individual must have domain relevant skills or knowledge with a technical and subject relevant skill base. Ms. Amabile noted “Domain-relevant skills include knowledge, expertise, technical skills,
intelligence, and talent in the particular domain where the problem-solver is working – such as product design or electrical engineering” (Amabile,
References: Amabile, T. M. (2013). COMPONENTIAL THEORY OF CREATIVITY. Retrieved on 02/28/2013 from http://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Publication%20Files/12-096.pdf Amabile, T. M. (2013). COMPONENTIAL THEORY OF CREATIVITY. Retrieved on 02/28/2013 from http://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Publication%20Files/12-096.pdf Amabile, T. M. (2013). COMPONENTIAL THEORY OF CREATIVITY. Retrieved on 02/28/2013 from http://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Publication%20Files/12-096.pdf Amabile, T. M. (2013). COMPONENTIAL THEORY OF CREATIVITY. Retrieved on 02/28/2013 from http://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Publication%20Files/12-096.pdf Amabile, T. M. (2013). COMPONENTIAL THEORY OF CREATIVITY. Retrieved on 02/28/2013 from http://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Publication%20Files/12-096.pdf Amabile, T. M. (2013). COMPONENTIAL THEORY OF CREATIVITY. Retrieved on 02/28/2013 from http://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Publication%20Files/12-096.pdf UCONN. (fall05). Gifted. Retrieved on 02/28/2013 from http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/nrcgt/newsletter/fall05/3rings.jpg