Creative Cognition, Autonomous Learning, and Problem-Solving: A Mediation Model

Abstract

The study tested a model of the mediating role of autonomous learning, creative cognition and problemsolving. The autonomous learning scale, the creative cognition scale, and the problem-solving scale were administrated to a sample of 443 gifted-talented students. The present study showed that autonomous learning and creative cognition were positively related to problem-solving. The result of the mediation analysis showed that autonomous learning significantly predicts both problem-solving and creative cognition. Problem-solving significantly predicted creative cognition, and autonomous learning decreased the effect of problem-solving on creative cognition. Finally, the relationship between problem-solving and creative cognition was partially mediated by autonomous learning. These findings suggested that problem-solving had both direct and indirect effects on Creative Cognition.

Developing Creative Potential in School Children through Museums as Cultural Institutions: A Case Study in Madrid, Spain

“…However, during the process, a set of principles and resources that show their relevance when designing and dealing with the different moments of the creative process are approached and submitted for discussion. The multidisciplinary dialogue, participatory design, creative problem solving in the group context, using material registers for recovery and subsequent incorporation into group dynamics, and play and fantasy as mediators in the stimulation of creativity are highlighted [16,17].…”